Glossary of Terms

Tufted Rug

A mechanically assisted technique for manufacturing rugs in which tufts of wool are punched through base fabric to color in a silk screen design painted on the base. The back of the base is then painted with thick Latex glue and covered with a sacking material. Mostly this method is used in China to produce inexpensive versions of their handknotted rugs.

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Nine reasons we love flat weave rugs (and you should, too!)
...d using a simple weaving technique that yields beautifully intricate patterns and rich colors. Threads are woven on a loom into colorful patterns, without the pile or backing you’d find on knotted or tufted rugs. As a result, flat weaves tend to be lighter, more flexible, and reversible — since the pattern is the same on both sides of the rug. There are any number of variations on the basi...
Hand-Tufted Rugs
...Hand-Tufted Rugs are a popular type of artisan rug, crafted by punching strands of wool or other fibers into a canvas that is stretched on a frame, using a hand-operated tool. Once the design is complete, the back of the rug is often coated with latex to secure the tufts, and a backing material is then applied for added durability. This technique allows for intricate patterns and a plush pile, off...