Do knots per square inch account for quality and price?
Generally, the more knots in the rug, the higher the price of the rug. The number of knots indicates the amount of labor consumed in the rug’s production. Occasionally, certain intangibles such as sentimental value, remarkable history of a specific piece, or exceptional beauty, will supersede knot count and affect the value of the rug. • What is the difference between a hand made and a machine made oriental rug? It is easy to see the difference by looking at the fringe and the back of the rug. The fringe on a hand made rug is the warp of the rug, onto which the individual knots are hand tied. The fringe on a machine made piece is optional and is sewn on to imitate the look of a hand made piece. The back of a hand made rug has obvious inconsistencies in the bumps or knots, the back and sides of a machine made rug are more perfect and uniform looking.
