Rug Wool Grades — Hand-Spun, Kork & What Makes Good Wool
Rug Encyclopedia · Materials Not all wool is equal. The best rug wool is hand-spun highland sheep's wool with a high lanolin content, which makes a rug soft,...
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Notes from the Atelier
On the craft, the family, and the care of a hand-knotted rug — written for people who want to know what they are standing on.
Natural vs Synthetic Rug Dyes — What's the Difference?
Rug Encyclopedia · Materials Traditional hand-knotted rugs are coloured with natural dyes made from plants, insects and minerals — madder root for red, indigo for blue, weld and...
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What Is a Silk Rug? Real Silk, Art Silk & How to Tell
Rug Encyclopedia · Materials A silk rug is a hand-knotted rug woven from natural silk — prized for its fine knotting, luminous sheen and colour that shifts with...
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What Is Abrash in a Rug? The Beauty of Colour Variation
Rug Encyclopedia · Materials Abrash is the subtle horizontal colour variation you see in a hand-knotted rug — gentle bands or streaks running across a field of colour....
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Silk vs Wool Rugs — Which Is Right for You?
Rug Encyclopedia · Materials Wool rugs are durable, resilient and family-friendly; silk rugs are luminous, finely detailed and luxurious but delicate. Choose wool for high-traffic living and silk...
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