Care
How to care for wool and silk rugs
Vacuuming, turning, spills and sun: the simple habits that keep a knotted rug looking right for decades, and when to call a specialist.
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Journal
Guides to sizes, knots, care and the history behind the rugs.
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Guides, 8 min read
The rug size guide: the right size for every room
Most rugs are bought too small. How to size a rug for a living room, a bedroom, a dining table and a hall, with the measurements that matter.
Guides, 7 min read
Hand-knotted, hand-tufted or machine-made? What you're paying for
Three rugs can look alike in a photo and differ ten times in price. Here is how each is made, how long each lasts and which suits which room.
Craft, 6 min read
Knots explained: what KPSI tells you about quality
From 50 knots per square inch in a village rug to 500 in a silk Qom: what the number means, how to count it and why finer is not always better.
Craft, the full guide
How our rugs are made
From the dye pot to the last knot: hand-knotting, tufting and flatweaves, and what 60, 160 or 400 knots per square inch look like.
