Rug Dictionary. Volume II

We got ourselves a mission here at BuyAreaRugs and we're going to create the first ever Rug Dictionary. Last week we gave you the first volume of our masterpiece and today we’d like to continue blogging about rugs and rug types. One day this will all be published and become a NY Times Bestseller. Remember where you read it first…

Anyway, let’s focus on some handmade rugs, because there are many ways to make an area rug.

Hand Tufted. When looking for a plush, durable and unique rug, Hand Tufted is the answer. The rug is created by punching yarn through a printed cloth that is stretched over a support frame. When the rug is removed from the loom, a layer of latex is added to the backside to hold the yarn in place, and then covered with a cloth backing to protect the underlying floor.

Hand Hooked. Just as the name might imply, Hand Hooked rugs are made by pushing loops of yarn through a canvas foundation to the front of the rug, then pulling the ends of the yarn back to create a loop on the surface. A latex backing secures the yarn ends, and is covered with lightweight mesh to protect the floor beneath. Hand hooked rugs are moderately labor intensive, and offer an affordable option to authentic hand knotted area rugs.

Hand Knotted. The big thing about Hand Knotted rugs is the fact that they are woven by hand and secured to the foundation by knotting rather than gluing. With hand knotted rugs, single strands of yarn are looped around two adjacent warp threads and secured into place using either a Turkish knot or an Oriental knot. As one might imagine, Hand Knotted rugs are labor-intensive and depending on the size and pattern, they may take up to a year or more to complete. With careful treatment, this type of rug will last for decades


Starting to get the picture? Visit www.BuyAreaRugs.com and browse through our selection, starting from subdued traditional area rugs, bold Southwestern area rugs to cutting-edge modern area rugs. You’re sure to find a discount rug to suit your needs.