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The Essence: Rug Knots

Posted on September 8, 2017January 31, 2026 by D F

Before we think about technology and machinery, coloring and design, hand skill and passed-on knowledge, there is one single, elemental component to rug weaving: the knot. Rug knot is such a simple concept that one might overlook its central position in rug structure, look and durability.

There are two ways a rug knot is defined: density and type. When choosing a nomad or a village hand-woven rug, one might not consider the density of the knot a major factor. These traditional articles are made either within a season – and therefore fast – or with simple looms, and usually contain about 25-100 knots per square inch. Other factors are at play here: originality of the individual artist’s design (from memory), natural local dyes, manual labor, and plenty of love.

Sun Baked Orange, Serapi Heriz with Large Medallion Design, Vegetable Dyes, Hand Knotted, Aryana Grade, High Mountain Wool, Soft Pile, Densely Woven, Oriental Rug — Close-up of a Kazak rug. Notice the rather closely woven rug knots. ©1800getarug.com

The workshop hand-made rugs, however, are woven on a much more sophisticated machinery. Precision is therefore a major factor- on par with design and authenticity. The knot density ranges between 100-1000 knots per square inch. If you consider that each knot takes about 10 seconds to complete, it is astounding how long finishing a large enough rug may take, keeping in mind a rather high knot density.

Terracotta Antique Persian Mahal Good Condition with Some Wear Clean Hand Knotted Oriental Rug — This Handcrafted Antique Persian , is an original Pure Wool oriental rug. ©1800getarug.com

The other way of thinking of a rug knot is its method, with two predominant ones being symmetrical and asymmetrical. Popular in most of Iran, India, Egypt, China, and parts of Turkey, the asymmetrical, or Persian Senneh, have their knot loops tied around two warps and come up on the same sides to make the rug tufts. The Turkish Ghiordes knot (the symmetrical one) goes around two warp threads on opposite sides and comes up in the middle. The most commonly used knots are slight variations on the Persian one. The Tibetan knot is perhaps the most interesting one, wrapping around warps in a complex fashion and reminiscent of Indic script.

Fire Whirl Red, Antique Persian Heriz, Good Condition, Clean, Sides and Ends Professionally Secured, 100% Wool, Hand Knotted, Oriental Rug — An Illustration of a Persian Knot. ©1800getarug.com

The study of rug knots is not necessarily complex, but it certainly is full of grace and style, which is necessary for understanding the structure, design, and feel of these wonderful hand-woven rugs that we cherish throughout our lives.

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What are Peshawar Hand-Woven rugs?

Posted on July 12, 2017February 20, 2026 by D F

Looking into our rugs is sometimes like looking into the depths of history. The Peshawar rugs take us to one of the greatest depths. One of the epicenters of the great Silk Roads, the city of Peshawar was, quite literally on the map since the 5th century B.C. From the ancient Persians and the Hellenistic descendants of Alexander the Great, to the medieval Mongols and finally the Muslim empires. Peshawar commanded authority throughout the region, housing millions of citizens and invariably creating and absorbing culture for centuries. Some may argue the Mughal era of rule over the region was one of the most successful in last few centuries and has inspired some of the most fascinating and impressive works of art.

Beige, Afghan Peshawar with All Over Mahal Design, Clean, Full Pile, Long and Narrow, 100% Wool, Hand Knotted, Oriental Rug — This handcrafted Afghan Peshawar is an authentic Wool oriental rug. ©1800getarug.com

Perhaps the best time capsule of this Mughal artistry is the hand-woven Peshawar rug, whose designs evolved through the centuries but with mastery that never dwindled. In the 16th century, emperor Akbar had ordered the construction of rug weaving workshops and fostered the knowledge exchange with the Persian artisans to reinforce the local style. In the 20th, after the crumbling of British colonialism the existing industry simply needed a push from the newly independent government to survive and to flourish.

Chiffon White, Sparrows on the Tree, Peshawar, High Mountain Wool, Hand Knotted, Soft to the Touch, Densely Woven, Oriental Rug ©1800getarug.com

Traditional Peshawar rugs are always hand-woven, and feature a pure high mountain hand-spun wool pile, although sometimes, in select rugs, fine merino wool is blended in – that makes the rugs look slicker. Occasionally silk is woven in as well, especially if the artist wants to highlight a motif. The weft and warp are cotton, for the strongest support. The resulting rugs are durable and reliable, but are luxurious and extremely soft to the touch.

Rust Orange, Afghan Peshawar with Heriz All Over Design, Hand Knotted, Soft 100% Wool, Densely Woven, Oriental Rug — This handcrafted Heriz All Over Design is an original Pure Wool oriental rug. ©1800getarug.com

The design of the rugs, as chronicled in history, is heavily influenced by ancient Persian rug motifs. The colors, usually light and earthy and derived from sun-dried vegetable dyes, give the rugs its characteristic antique and washed-out look. But whether they are stonewashed and have their piles cut shorter, or the modernist take will have the colors pop, you are sure to be mesmerized by the deep richness and artistry that are the Peshawar rugs.

Maya Blue, Afghan Peshawar with Heriz All Over Design, Hand Knotted, 100% Wool, Densely Woven, Oriental Rug — This handcrafted Heriz All Over Design is an original Pure Wool oriental rug. © 1800getarug.com

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Bamboo Silk In Modern Rugs

Posted on September 9, 2014March 1, 2026 by D F

Bamboo Silk in Modern Rugs

The choice of the carpets and rugs in your home depicts your aesthetic and artistic sense. What you choose among a number of pieces, show your personal preferences. So choose according to the contemporary day requirements and demands. You should be selective in making the choice about the rug, because it can help you to endorse beauty and charisma in your interior decoration.

Bamboo Silk Modern Tone on Tone Hand Loomed Oriental Rug. © 1800getarug.com

One of the most modern trends in the rug and carpet industry calls for an increased attraction towards the eye-catching bamboo silk and its products. This plane and extremely fine material is largely in use to make export quality rugs and carpets. As always 1800getarug.com, has added the latest collection for its customers. The increased attention towards the use of bamboo silk can be accounted for many reasons. Some of them include the ease in weaving and fine texture of bamboo silk. Many of the consumers around the world, who have been deprived from the use of carpets and rugs because of wool allergies, have found bamboo silk as a startling invention. Another greater benefit is its biodegradable feature. So bamboo silk has emerged as a trend changing material for the carpet industry.

Eden Green, Crocodile Safari Design, Borderless, 100% Silk, Hand Knotted, Oriental Rug — This handcrafted Crocodile Safari Design, is an authentic Pure Silk oriental rug. © 1800getarug.com

Whether you like abstract patterns or you want some figure design on your rug, 1800getarug.com can present you the best opportunity. A diverse range of modern and traditional designs available at 1800getarug.com can easily make your drawing room or bedroom more attractive and captivating. Getting out of the tradition woolen rug trend can surely make innovative changes in your interior designing. It can give you the most modern and luxurious styles in an eventually environment friendly way. So 1800getarug.com is definitely the ultimate destination for all the rug lovers.

Shades of Green, Soft to the Touch, 100% Silk, Hand Knotted, Crocodile Safari Design, Runner, Oriental Rug — This handcrafted Crocodile Safari Design is an authentic Pure Silk oriental rug. © 1800getarug.com

All About Vegetable Dyed Rugs

Posted on February 21, 2014December 23, 2025 by D F

There is a common notion among new rug buyers that vegetable dyed rugs are more desirable and are of higher quality than synthetic rugs. Vegetable dyes are considered to be more old world and traditional than the synthetic. Synthetic dyes are thought to be more commercial.

However, vegetable dyes are highly corrosive to the wool, and may cause rugs to wear faster than synthetic dyes. For instance, it is often seen that the vegetable black used in many Turkish and Balouch rugs is so corrosive that the black colored pile will be completely worn away, and other colors will still be thick and fully piled. However, many don’t realize that synthetic dyes were introduced to weaving areas between 1875 and 1890, and by the turn of century were available to many weavers in rural areas.

So that means just because a rug is old, doesn’t necessarily mean that a rug is vegetable dyed. In the past twenty years or so, there has been a large influx in the quantity and variety of new vegetable dyed rugs on the market. The three most commonly used vegetable dyes are indigo, madder, and larkspur. These dyes produce dark navy blue, dark rusty red, and muted gold.

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Posted on February 21, 2014December 23, 2025 by D F

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