A Hand-knotted carpet is made by hand on a specialized loom. The process of making a Hand-knotted carpet is incredibly taxing. The method itself requires the weaver to insert knots into the carpet and tie them each by hand. The entire process is taxing, yet the end result is worth it by far. A thorough amount of care is poured into the weaver’s technique to preserve both the quality and aesthetics of the carpets. Because of this careful construction, Hand-knotted carpets will often last for hundreds of years compared to hand-tufted and machine made carpets. Hand-knotted carpets are considered a work of art— so much thought is put into their design and construction. Since Hand-knotted carpets are not mass produced, each one is unique and a direct reflection of the weaver’s creative design. These carpets are often quite valuable and can be passed down from generation to generation—an heirloom quality that is rarely found in any form of product.
Knots Per Square Inch is a measurement of the density of knots in a hand-knotted carpet and is a general indicator of its quality and durability. Knot count can, however, vary substantially depending on many other factors (such as style, origin, etc.), so this measurement is just one aspect to take into account when assessing a carpet.
Takes 3 months to weave.
