Knot count refers to how many knots there are in the rug within a certain area--the higher the knot count, the longer it takes to weave the rug because it's more work.
However, contrary to popular belief, knot count doesn't make a lot of difference in the actual strength of the rug. It will be strong either way, but it will only be slightly stronger if it has a high knot count.
What knots CAN do is provide evidence as to whether a rug is handmade or not. If you can't see the knots on the back, it's probably not handmade. If it is handmade, the knots you see will likely be quite uneven.
While you’re back there, check for the quality of your rug. A good rule of thumb is: on a rug of finer quality, the design will show through more clearly on the back.
Peruse the Dabbieri Collection of area rugs if you’re looking for quality craftsmanship. From the Vindhya collection with 80 knots, to the Lhotse line consisting of 100 and 150 knots, these rugs are “knot” messing around!
What knots CAN do is provide evidence as to whether a rug is handmade or not. If you can't see the knots on the back, it's probably not handmade. If it is handmade, the knots you see will likely be quite uneven.
Description: Knot count refers to how many knots there are in the rug within a certain area--the higher the knot count, the longer it takes to weave the rug because it's more work.
However, contrary to popular belief, knot count doesn't make a lot of difference in the actual strength of the rug. It will be strong either way, but it will only be slightly stronger if it has a high knot count.
While you’re back there, check for the quality of your rug. A good rule of thumb is: on a rug of finer quality, the design will show through more clearly on the back.
Peruse the Dabbieri Collection of area rugs if you’re looking for quality craftsmanship. From the Vindhya collection with 80 knots, to the Lhotse line consisting of 100 and 150 knots, these rugs are “knot” messing around!
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