Hand-Knotted Rugs

Hand-knotted rugs in 100% New Zealand wool, tied knot by knot on the loom so the design runs right through to the reverse. The slowest way to make a rug, and the longest-lived. In stock at 4×6 ft; larger sizes are crafted in 8–12 weeks.

Knotted or tufted: the difference

On a hand-knotted rug, each strand of wool is tied around the warp threads and cut, row after row, so the pattern is part of the structure rather than sitting on a backing. Turn one over and you will see the design mirrored on the reverse. There is no canvas or glued backing to wear out, which is why a knotted rug can be cleaned, restored and passed on. A hand-tufted rug gives a similar look in less time and for less money.

Sizes and price

Available at 4×6, 5×8, 6×9, 8×10 and 9×12 ft, or made to your measurements through Custom Rugs. The Nilgiri, for example, is ₹42,000 at 4×6 ft and ₹1,42,000 at 8×10 ft, inclusive of GST. See the size guide for help choosing, or browse all rugs.