Two techniques, one room
Hand-knotted and hand-tufted rugs are built differently
A hand-knotted rug is made by tying each yarn individually around the warp threads, knot by knot. The process is slow, and every node is secured on its own, which is why knotted construction is valued for durability across generations.
Hand-tufted rugs are shaped by punching yarn through a pre-woven backing, then sealing it with latex. The loops are set quickly and densely, producing a plush, even surface that feels soft underfoot and suits a broad range of rooms.
Fiber and finish
Wool grading and the finishing wash
Yarn quality begins with wool grading. Fibers are sorted for length, crimp, and strength, then spun using natural methods that keep the staple intact. The grade of wool determines how the pile holds its shape and how it takes colour.
Once a carpet leaves the loom, it is washed to bring out the lustre of the fibre and to settle the pile. Shearing evens the surface, and the edges are bound so the finished rug lies flat and stays neat in use.
From yarn to finished rug
Four physical stages of making a rug
01
Yarn preparation
Wool is graded, cleaned, and spun into yarn suited to the chosen construction and pile height.
02
Loom setting
Warp threads are strung and tensioned so the foundation holds an even grid for every knot or tuft.
03
Pile creation
Each knot is tied or each tuft is set by hand, building the density and surface of the rug row by row.
04
Edge surging
The perimeter is finished and bound, and the carpet is washed and sheared to its final form.