Hand Knotted Rugs
Are you shopping for area rugs? Consider buying a hand-woven rug for your home as an investment piece you'll use daily. Macy's hand-knotted rugs are the gold standard in floor coverings, created by expert craftspeople to weather a lifetime of use. Macy's carries hand-woven rugs in a range of stunning styles and colors, with sizes designed to fit every spot in a home. Here's more information to help guide your search.
Hand-Knotted vs. Machine-Made Rugs
Why do hand-woven rugs cost more than hand-tufted or fully machine-made rugs? For one thing, skilled artisans weave and tie them on looms, a technically demanding process that's difficult to master. Also, each knot in the rug must be hand-tied. While hand-knotting is time-consuming, it ensures the rugs last for years; some hand-knotted area rugs even pass from generation to generation as family heirlooms. Check the underside when you want to check whether a knotted rug is hand-woven. A machine-made rug will look perfectly uniform on the reverse, while a hand-knotted rug will show slight differentiations. 
Types of Hand-Knotted Rugs
Wool & wool-blend hand-knotted rugs are the most common type of hand-knotted rug. Wool hand-woven rugs retain vibrant colors, withstand foot traffic, and won't crush under heavy furniture. Plus, they only need a little special care to look their best. Jute hand-knotted rugs are also popular. Jute rugs are made from plant fiber that's easy to clean and provides natural insulation. Oriental hand-knotted rugs showcase traditional patterns from the Near East and Asia. These include Persian carpets, flat-weave kilims, and fluffy Beni-Ourain rugs, which hail from Iran, Turkey, and Morocco, respectively.
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