Rugs

Hand-tufted and hand-knotted rugs in 100% New Zealand wool, each drawn from a place in India — the Art Deco of Mumbai, the village medallions of Kutch, the temple lattices of Chettinad. Every design is in stock at 4×6 ft and ready to ship; larger sizes up to 9×12 ft are made to order, and any design can be made to your exact measurements.

Hand-tufted or hand-knotted?

Hand-tufted rugs are made by punching wool through a cotton canvas with a hand-held tool, then shearing it to a dense, even cut pile. They are quicker to make, so they cost less and larger sizes arrive sooner, in 4–6 weeks. Hand-knotted rugs are tied knot by knot on a loom, so the design runs right through to the reverse. They take longer, 8–12 weeks for larger sizes, cost more, and last longest.

Choosing a size

In a living room, choose a size that lets at least the front legs of the sofa and chairs sit on the rug, usually 6×9 or 8×10 ft. Under a bed, leave the rug showing on both sides and at the foot. See the size guide, browse living room rugs, or have any design made to measure through Custom Rugs.

Price

Rugs are priced by area and design. The Kutch, for example, is ₹25,000 at 4×6 ft and ₹85,000 at 8×10 ft, inclusive of GST.

Care

Vacuum regularly, without a beater bar. Blot spills straight away rather than rubbing, and turn the rug every few months so it wears and fades evenly. For a deep clean, use a professional rug cleaner.