What kinds of hand-made rugs are produced in India?
The most well known are the hand-knotted rugs. These “woven treasures” are the proud work of India’s master weavers. They are comprised of thousands of hand-tied knots of yarn that follow an intricate design and color pattern. Multiple steps are required in producing a finished hand-knotted rug, each involving days of painstaking attention and care. Other, popular, less expensive types of handmade rugs such as Tufted and Flat Woven Chain Stitch, Dhurries, and Sumacs are also produced in India. India’s rug-making centers produce a range of products to suit every taste and budget. The most well known are the hand-knotted rugs. These “woven treasures” are the proud work of India’s master weavers. They are comprised of thousands of hand-tied knots of yarn that follow an intricate design and color pattern. Multiple steps are required in producing a finished hand-knotted rug, each involving days of painstaking attention and care. Hand-tufted Indian rugs have the look and feel of a hand-knott
