Area rugs come in a variety of weaving constructions. Hand Knotted rugs made with wool fiber are true heirloom quality works of art. Knot by Knot, these rugs are carefully made by artisan weavers, by one person or sometimes groups and can take as much as year to finish. China, India, Iran, Pakistan, Tibet, Turkey, are amongst the most well known handmade rug weaving regions in the world . Based on centuries old tradition, each country’s waving style is unique. Tea washing is a well known way used in hand knotted rugs which creating the antique look.

Hand tufted rugs combine hand crafting with machine.  Tufted rugs make owning a luxury floor covering affordable giving you the high end hand knotted look at a lower price point. Tufting is modern weaving technique which allow for innovative constructions with high low effects are able to create the hand knotted look a fraction of the price.

Machine made rugs also known as Power loomed area rugs offer consumers a great deal of value and size options. A machine woven rug (Wilton Woven) is produced on a fully automated jacquard loom that makes rug weaving process which allows rug producers to incorporate new weaving techniques, like carving or drop stitching which allows rugs to offer more trend setting styling. Wool or durable synthetics like polypropylene (olefin) fibers can be used in making make machine made rugs. When decorating under a budget machine made rugs make for a great investment.