How to buy a rug

Back to buying rugs Look for Hand-Tied Knots It is important to be working with a reputable dealer, someone who is an expert in this field can help you discover the knots. One way to see if a rug is hand-made... We are looking for hand-tied knots. Note: Kilim rugs do not have knots, they are made from rows of wefts which go back and forth. It is important to determine at which end the rug began. If you look at a rug, the ends with the fringes are the vertical warp [...]