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Article: How Do I Know If My Rug Is Handmade?

How Do I Know If My Rug Is Handmade?

How Do I Know If My Rug Is Handmade?

Have you ever wondered how to tell whether a rug is handmade? It’s actually not as difficult as some may think. For this blog post, we thought we’d share some of the easy tips and tricks that are commonly used.

 

To Summarize:

1. Check the backside of the rug; a handmade rug will have knots

2. The pattern will clearly show on the backside of a handmade rug

3. Handmade rugs are soft and flexible, whereas machine made rugs are more rigid and harder to the touch

Close-up showing the knots on the back-side of a hand-knotted rug

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