Handmade Rugs And Machine-made Rugs

What are the differences?

There are two different main types of rugs: Handmade rugs and machine-made rugs (machine-woven rugs). A vast majority of carpets that sold today, are machine-made rugs and are a great choice for most consumers due to the lower price. However, machine-made rugs will rarely approach the quality and durability found in handmade rugs specially Persian handmade rugs.

In this article, we’ll talk about some basic terms when it comes to handmade rug construction and how to tell them apart from machine-made rugs.

One of the best ways to tell the difference between handmade rugs and machine-made rugs is by checking the back of the rug. If the weaving and the knots are not perfectly uniform, you know it is a handmade rug. In addition, you can actually distinguish the individual knots when you look at the back of the rug.

Handmade Rugs And Machine-made Rugs

This is because, in making handmade rugs, weavers manually insert the knots into the foundation of the rug and tie each knot by hand. Not surprisingly, because it is a fully manual process, this results in the unevenness that you can see on the underside of the rug.

On the other hand, machine made rugs, are manufactured by large, heavy-duty power looms. Because the process is entirely automated the resultant rug will have a smooth and even underside. In a machine made rug, the back of the rug will typically be very uniform and perfectly even.

Check out the fringe

In handmade rugs, the fringe is part of the body of the rug itself. It is formed during the weaving process and looks like an extension of the rug body. In machine-made rugs, the fringe is not created during the manufacturing process. It is in fact rather sewn onto the rug after the rug is completed. Take a closer look at the part where the fringe is attached to the body of the rug. If you can see that is has been sewn to the rug, then you know the rug is NOT genuine.

Look For Color Variations

Handmade rugs are more likely to have slight variations in color. This is because the process is entirely manual including the dyeing process. Using wool that has been dyed in different batches will often result in slight color variations. With machine-made rugs, the materials used are typically dyed in a single batch and the colors will be uniform throughout.

Buying a Handmade rug online

At Bonakdarrugs.com, we make sure to check all the boxes, so our customers feel confident in the online rug buying process. With decades of experience working with handmade rugs and kilims, we strive to help every customer find the perfect rug for every room of their home. Check out our online

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