The Perfect Rug to Start Your Hand-Knotted Collection 

Hand Knotted rugs are so much more than a covering for your hardwood floors; they are pieces of art that can completely transform a room. Skilled artisans spend hours hand-crafting each rug, which means no two rugs are the same. Introducing one of these NZ rugs into your design will add something truly unique to your home with a blend of personality, character, and charm. Discover a few of our favourite hand-knotted rugs to help you get started on your collection.

Our Favourite Hand-Knotted Rug Styles

With so many designs, colours, and tribes to choose from, it’s easy to get lost in the warp and weft of hand-knotted rugs. If you're new to hand-knotted rugs, here are a few suggestions to get you started.

Afghan Rugs

For customers just starting out in the hand-knotted market, Afghan rugs are a great introduction to the rug world. Made in Afghanistan, these rugs remain significantly tied to their tribal roots as they reinvent typical patterns and colours of their area. With so many tribal groups in Afghanistan, each rug has its own designs and weaving techniques, making it difficult to pin down a single distinct style. Afghan rugs are truly unique, and with so many styles available, there is sure to be something to match your taste.

Choubi Rugs

A Choubi rug's pile is hand-spun wool, and the dyes used are natural. Choubi's are woven on a strong cotton warp and weft and are suited for dining and formal rooms. The wool has a natural glow and a colour variation depending on the angle they are viewed.

The word "choubi" comes from the Farsi word "chob", which means wood, referring to the source of the Choubi rugs' natural dyes; fruits, vegetables, roots, tree bark, and dried shells. Because of the natural dye used, Choubi rugs are known for their soft, muted colours that range from browns to coppers and maroons and even to unusual blues and greens. Choubi rugs tend to have large geometric floral patterns and have a main characteristic of an abrash effect, or marbled effect, based on the fine nature of the hand-spun wool.

[Hand-Knotted Choubi Rug pictured above, Afghan Hand Knotted Choubi Rug Size: 199 x 292cm (SKU: PK19-6)]

[Hand-Knotted Choubi Rug pictured above, Afghan Hand Knotted Choubi Rug Size: 255 x 295cm (SKU: PK14-11)]

Get Yourself a Hand-Knotted Rug at Rugs Direct

Add a unique finishing touch to your interior design with a hand-knotted rug from Rugs Direct. With clearance rugs constantly going on sale, you may even be able to grab a deal on one of these transformative rugs. Explore our range online today, or visit us in-store to get a closer look.

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