knotted rug
Hand-tied floor covering
A knotted rug is a carpet made by tying individual knots of yarn around the warp threads of a loom, then cutting the yarn to create a pile surface.
Each knot is tied by hand in traditional rugs, making them labor-intensive and often valuable.
Persian, Turkish, and Oriental rugs are typically knotted rugs, distinguished from woven or tufted alternatives by their durability and craftsmanship.
- wovenInterlaced on loom
- tuftedHaving raised clusters
- PersianOf or from Iran
- silk roadRoute surfaced with fine fabric
- woolSheared animal fiber
pile · fringe · loom · handmade · carpet · tapestry · wall hanging · yarn · weave · shag · pattern · medallion · border · backing · texture · plush · artisan · dye
construction technique
knotted rugflatweave
Non-piled woven fabric
kilim · hooked rug · braided rug · tufted rug