What does the term KPSI mean?
This term refers to knots per square inch and it signifies the exact number of knots that are contained in each square inch of your rug. Rugs hand woven in the city tend to be made from a finer wool. Consequently, they often contain a higher KPSI with increased detail than tribal rugs woven in smaller villages. [Back To Top] • Should I be concerned about the KPSI when I purchase a rug? This number varies greatly according to each rug. Some rugs contain as low as 60 knots per square inch, whereas more detailed rugs may contain as many as 1400 KPSI! This depends on the skill of the actual person weaving the rug. You can expect to pay more for wool rugs with a higher knot count because they take much more skill and time to weave. [Back To Top] • Should I use under-padding for my Persian rug? We recommend including under-padding because it will prevent slipping and add cushioning which makes it more comfortable on which to walk and easier to vacuum. Under-padding also helps protect your ru
