Geometric
Repeating angular motifs, including stars and diamond lattices.
Handwoven Rugsالسجاد اليدوي
A guide to handwoven rugs
Learn the difference between knotted and flat-woven rugs, then compare patterns and think through the size your room needs.
The craft
Two ways to weave by hand
Knotted and flat-woven rugs have different surfaces. Start with how you want the rug to feel underfoot.
Hand-knotted
A weaver ties individual knots around the lengthwise threads, then trims the pile. This gives the rug a raised surface that feels different from a flat-weave.
Flat-weave
The pattern is woven into the fabric without a raised pile. Kilims are one type of flat-woven rug.
Made on a loom
A handwoven rug can have small variations in its weave and edges. Ask for close-up photographs to see the details of a particular piece.
Materials
Materials to ask about
Fiber content affects the feel and care of a rug. Confirm the materials of the piece you're considering.
Wool
Wool is used for its resilience and the texture it gives a rug.
Cotton
Usually the foundation (warp and weft), giving the rug a stable, true-to-shape structure to build on.
Silk accents
Woven in sparingly for sheen and fine detail, catching the light in medallions and borders.
Design styles
Compare the patterns
These illustrations show common pattern arrangements. Compare the size of the motifs as well as their colors.
Floral & vine
Flower shapes and scrolling vines arranged across the rug.
Medallion
A large central motif, often framed by a patterned border.
Styling it at home
Bringing a handwoven rug into your space
Get the size right
In a living room, aim for the front legs of every seat to rest on the rug — it visually ties the furniture into one grouping. Under a dining table, leave room for chairs to slide out without catching an edge.
Layer for warmth
Set a handwoven wool rug over a larger natural-fiber base like jute or sisal (aim for the top rug covering roughly two-thirds of it). Share one color between the two and different patterns will still feel intentional.
Room by room
Let a bold medallion anchor the living room, choose something soft and low-key beside the bed, and lean on a tight, durable weave for entryways and hallways that see the most feet.
Build around the palette
Repeat a color from the rug in your cushions or artwork to tie it to the rest of the room.
Let's find your rug
Send your room dimensions and preferred colors. We'll share available pieces with photographs and prices.