Hand-Knotted
Construction
Hand knotted rugs: the construction that outlives the project
Hand knotted rugs are made by tying each strand of pile yarn individually around the warp threads on a vertical loom, row by row, then cutting the pile to height; a 9 by 12 can carry a million knots and take six months to weave. Interiors carries 336 hand knotted rug styles, shipped from the mill, from emma gardner design (140), Harcourt Collection (94), Prestige Mills (70) and SSD Carpets (24).
140 of the styles are wool, 188 wool blend, most of those wool with a silk or viscose highlight and a handful silk, sisal and cotton. Knot density runs from about 60 knots per square inch for a chunky Moroccan or Tibetan weave to 200 and above for a fine Persian pattern. 175 of the styles are made to order in standard sizes over 12 to 16 weeks and 170 are custom programs where the pattern, colors and size are drawn for the job and a strike-off is woven in 4 to 6 weeks. Emma Gardner's Jester, Mandarin, Plaid and Block Print are typical of the contemporary hand knotted wool rugs on the custom list.
Hand knotted is the spec for a room the client intends to keep, because the pile is locked in and the rug can be washed and repaired for decades. For a lower price point with a similar look, see hand tufted rugs; for the full comparison of knot types and how to read the back of a rug, read the hand knotted rug guide. Custom pieces start in the Design Studio.
