Wool is one of earth s most durable fibers and hand knotted is one the most durable ways to make a carpet.
Hand tufted area rugs meaning.
The high quality of the knots makes a hand knotted rug outlast a hand tufted one.
A machine is used to tie the knots on the wefts and warps.
A close up look at how tufted yarn stands up straight to be clipped.
But take note that tufting still requires hard work and accuracy in order to create an intricate and.
Unlike knotted rugs tufted rugs are easier and less time consuming to make and therefore are sold at lower costs.
Traditionally tufted rugs were made by hand and were usually used as garments with the woolen side facing inwards and the warp and weft foundation as the outside.
Once the design is complete another protective foundation is applied with glue and a cloth backing is placed on top of that.
The tufts of a hand tufted rug tend to loosen up and come out over time.
With proper cleaning and care a hand knotted rug has an endless lifetime.
When to choose a hand knotted rug over a hand tufted rug.
Hand tufted rugs are made with a punch gun rather than the wool being hand tied to the foundation.
On the other hand making a hand knotted rug a person individually ties each knot by hand and no machine is used.
Hand tufted rugs are very durable and can withstand heavy foot traffic thus allowing it to last for a very long time.
This was particularly the case with mittens.
This is the oldest hand knotted rug in the world.
Hand knotted area rugs can last forever hand tufted rugs shedding from foot traffic.
The loops of wool are punched through a backing that has been printed with the overall design.