As is the case with handmade rugs, the quality of solid wood furniture far surpasses its counterparts—pieces made with plywood and pressed wood. (There are situations where plywood and pressed wood may be appropriate, however, just as there are times a machine-made rug could be the right choice f...
Q: Manmade vs. machine-made. Which is the better option for my house?
A: The answer to your question depends on a variety of factors. In terms of quality, manmade rugs will always win—hands down. The craftsmanship that goes into creating these rugs far surpasses that of their machine-made counte...
Handmade Rugs 101 Series What is Knot Density?
Knot density refers to the number of knots per square inch, or square decimeter, of rug. (A decimeter is 10 centimeters, or roughly 4 inches.)
Handmade rugs with high knot density can take even a highly trained weaver months or longer to create a...
Secrets to Becoming a Master Measurer
We’ve all purchased articles of clothing without trying them on. Sometimes we get lucky and they’re just right. But most of the time, they don’t look so great. Since you can’t exactly try a rug on for size, measuring your space before coming into the store o...
Handmade Rugs 101 Series Caring for Your Handmade Rug: Part 2
We talked about several things you can do to keep your rug looking its best in Caring for Your Handmade Rug: Part 1. What else can you do to be sure your investment lasts a lifetime?
Keep Moths and Other Pests Away
Moths are pesky cre...
Handmade Rugs 101 Series Caring for Your Handmade Rug: Part 1
You may have noticed that handmade rugs typically cost more than machine-made rugs. But don’t let the cost deter you, as they’re a great investment. With proper care, handmade rugs can easily last for hundreds of years thanks to the ...