Overview –
Every three out of four guests who visit our showroom asks us ‘What makes Indian handmade rugs so expensive?’ In reality, the answer to this question may vary from person to person. A layman would undoubtedly address this question by saying ‘everything that’s good in quality is expensive’. But we chose to declutter doubts and bring a comprehensive guide that will take you through the process of rug making.
If you’ll read this till the end, we bet, you’ll fall in love with the Indian rugs. Every inch of them is an art that speaks about the unique proposition of quality fabrics, precisely hand-knotted with thousands of knots. What’s more charming about the Indian hand-made rugs is that these are patronage of the emperors who had earlier ruled in this country. The design of every Indian rug is inspired by the Indian heritage, history, colours, and cultures of this country.
The making process of the rugs is also a determining factor behind the pricing of the Indian rugs. Primarily, there are three processes of rug making. These are –
- Hand-Knotted
- Hand-Tufted
- Machine Made rugs
Hand-Knotted rugs are the best quality rugs in the world. Also, these are the most expensive of all types. The quality construction of a hand-knotted rug demands time and unmatched craftsmanship. Every square inch of the rug is weaved with hundreds and thousands of knots of wool, silk, or both. A complete rug is bound to have more than a million knots and consumes around 2-3 months’ time in its making.
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