Our carpets are hand knotted in northern India using 100% New Zealand Wool. They are produced on upright wooden looms that reflect a handcraft dating back more than 1,000 years. The foundation of the carpet is comprised of the warp (or fringe) and weft. These two cotton strings placed at right angles to one another provide the woven matrix onto which the wool yarn is knotted. Row upon row of knots is tied until the carpet is finished. A typical 8x10 carpet will have upwards of 575,000 hand-tied knots. Carpet dyes are Swiss Chrome dyes that are color fast and consistent from dye lot to dye lot. Knot density (knots per square inch) is a direct reflection of design complexity. Open patterns with large-scale designs usually require no more than 50-80 Knots/inch to produce a quality carpet. The more complex a design, the more knots per inch that are required to weave the carpet. Carpets have a longevity cycle of 75-100 years and knots per square inch will vary depending on the design. Click on the individual carpets for pricing and information.
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