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Rug Info

Information of Rugs

HAND KNOTTED

Process: A weaver sits behind a loom and hand ties individual knots onto the vertical strings seen on the backside of a rug.

Manufacturing Time (for 5' x 8' rug): 5-8 Months

Price (for 5' x 8' rug): $500 - $2,000+

Characteristics:

Durability: Longest lasting. Good ones will last 1-25 years. Great ones can last 100+ years.

Shedding: Shed less than a typical had tufted rug.

HAND TUFTED

Process: A weaver follows a pattern on mesh backing and uses a small tool to insert the fiber into the backing. The tool cuts the fiber from the spindle so the fiber is loose in the mesh backing. Once the rug is completely tufted, latex and canvas is applied to hold the fiber in place.

Manufacturing Time (for 5' x 8' rug): 4-5 Months

Price (for 5' x 8' rug): $200 - $1,200

Characteristics:

Durability: Lasts 3-10 years depending on use.

Shedding: They will shed, but this will subside over time. Shedding usually depends on the quality of wool used, and the density of the rug. Cheaper hand tufted rugs will shed more than higher end hand tufted rugs.

HAND LOOMED SHAG

Process: A team of weavers uses a long steel rod and shots the fiber across the vertical strings that run the length of the rug. The fiber is continuous and is woven into the vertical strings. The fiber is tied to the edging to hold the fiber in place so you will not see a canvas backing.

Manufacturing Time (for 5' x 8' rug): 4-5 Months

Price (for 5' x 8' rug): $200 - $800

Characteristics:

Durability: Lasts 2-8 years depending on use.

Shedding (Wool): Moderate shedding for an extended period of time. Shedding will subside over a long period of time.

Shedding (Polyester): Minimal shedding.

HAND LOOMED FLAT WEAVE

Process: A team of weavers uses a long steel rod and shots the fiber across the vertical strings that run the length of the rug. The fiber is continuous and is woven into the vertical strings. The fiber is tied to the edging to hold the fiber in place so you will not see a canvas backing.

Manufacturing Time (for 5' x 8' rug): 4-5 Months

Price (for 5' x 8' rug): $200 - $600

Characteristics:

Durability: Lasts 3-10 years depending on use.

Shedding: Moderate, but subsides over time.

Reversible: Can extend life by flipping the rug.

MACHINE MADE

Process: Large machines have hundreds of spindles of fiber that are mechanically woven into a thin mess backing. The machine would run continuously to maximize efficiency. A computer dictates the pattern so there is a little change of error.

Manufacturing Time (for 5' x 8' rug): 3-5 Months

Price (for 5' x 8' rug): $50 - $800

Characteristics:

Durability: Lasts 2-6 years depending on use.

Shedding: Machine made polyester rugs will not shed. Since most are made from synthetic fibers, the pile will crush with heavy traffic.

Manufacturing Time (for 5' x 8' rug): 5-8 Months

Price (for 5' x 8' rug): $500 - $2,000+

Characteristics:

Durability: Longest lasting. Good ones will last 1-25 years. Great ones can last 100+ years.

Shedding: Shed less than a typical had tufted rug.