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A bit of industry jargon to help you to make the most informed decision when selecting your handmade rug
Abrash is the natural variation in the color and texture of the carpet caused by differences in textures and dyes. This causes a horizontal striped appearance in areas of the same color of the rug. This is not a defect - rather a natural by-product o
Our Newly-woven rugs are handwoven fresh-off the loom. Those searching for newly-woven rugs can look to many options made in India, Pakistan, Nepal, and Afghanistan. These pieces are perfect for those who are looking for a more 'perfected' handwoven
We classify a semi-antique rug as one that’s roughly 20-50 years old and who's construction has not been altered from its original state. Our semi-antique collection consists of carpets that have either been preowned in their country of origin, showc
Vintage refers to a Semi-antique > piece in terms of its relative age and classification, however Vintage-aged rugs have undergone careful professional aesthetic modifications to give the rug a second life. Redying, or pile shearing for optimal brigh
When a hand-knotted rug is double knotted, it means that the weavers use a technique where two knots are tied on each pair of warp threads instead of one. This type of knotting adds extra durability and strength to the rug, making it more robust and
A general indicator of quality and durability, KPSI is an acronym for 'knots per square inch' and is a measurement of the density of knots in a hand-knotted rug. KPSI can vary depending on Style, origin, etc.
Hand-knotted rugs are crafted entirely by hand, knot by knot, on a loom.
Hand-tufted rugs are made using a handheld tufting gun, which punches strands of yarn through a fabric backing stretched over a frame. The backing of a hand-tufted rug is usually glued or stitched to hold the yarn in place, which can affect its durab