Textured Rugs — High-Low, Pile & Tactile Hand-Knotted Rugs
Rug Encyclopedia · Styles A textured rug uses relief and surface interest — high-low pile, carved outlines, mixed yarns, or the natural irregularity of hand-spun wool — so...
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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.
Transitional Rugs — The Bridge Between Classic & Modern
Rug Encyclopedia · Styles A transitional rug bridges traditional and modern. It keeps the soul of a classic Persian or Oushak design — the medallions, the vines, the...
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Modern Rugs — What Makes a Rug Modern & How to Choose
Rug Encyclopedia · Styles A modern rug is defined by clean, uncluttered design — abstract or minimal patterns, muted or tonal palettes, and an emphasis on texture over...
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Runner Rug Guide — Hallways, Kitchens & Stairs
Rug Encyclopedia · Rooms A runner is a long, narrow rug for hallways, kitchens and stairs — aim for 4–5 inches of bare floor on each side and...
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Dining Room Rug Guide — Size, Shape & What Works
Rug Encyclopedia · Rooms A dining room rug should extend at least 24 inches — ideally 30 — beyond the table on every side, so the back legs...
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Bedroom Rug Guide — Sizes, Placement & How to Choose
Rug Encyclopedia · Rooms The best bedroom rug is soft underfoot and large enough to extend well beyond the sides and foot of the bed. For a queen...
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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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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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