Hand Tufted Area Rugs

Though not as popular as they were in the 1920's and 30's Hand Tufted area rugs are still an excellent option. Hand-tufted area rugs come in a very wide variety of colors, patters and styles like this Momeni Koi you see in the picture. They often look very similar to oriental rugs however they can also feature decidedly unconventional and vivacious designs. Hand-tufted rugs appear to be the same as hand-knotted and are commonly mistaken for each other, but in that Hand-tufted area rugs are not as strong as the knotted type they are much more reasonably priced. This type of area rug is so much less expensive is because they are much simpler and faster to make. While most handmade area rugs are hand knotted there is a different weaving process that doesn't involve any knots at all. This process is known as hand-tufted. The most common material in hand-tufted area rugs is the pre-woven canvas though there are other fibers that can be used including wool, silk and in some cases synthetic fibers.

 

 

Hand-tufted area rugs are an excellent choice for anyone who would like to have a hand made rug but finds the prices to be a little out of their range. With the huge variety of colors, patters and styles these area rugs can really brighten up a room and if chosen carefully and maintained well they can still last a very long time.

 

 

Hand-tufted rugs and hand-knotted rugs appear to be very similar and are commonly mistaken for one another, but in that Hand-tufted area rugs are not as durable as the knotted type they are much more affordable. The main reason this type of area rug is so affordable is because they are much easier and quicker to make. Using a special tool to form the tufts and eliminating the time it takes to tie a knot in each one save time and simplifies the process. Though knotted area rugs are more durable than hand-tufted rugs, if you are careful to choose a closely tufted rug it can last quiet a long time even in heavy traffic areas.

 

 

The process starts by cutting the material into the correct size and shape so that it can be stretched over a backing frame at which point the craftsman can commence. A drawing of the proposed area rug is created so that its image can be projected onto the material and the area rugs design can be traced. Like a paint-by-numbers kit, numbers are given to each area to represent the colors to be used. The correct color yarns are than pushed, with the use of a unique device called a tufting gun, through the backing. A latex glue is then applied to hold each tuft to the backing. The looped tufts are then cut to create the pile. A layer of latex is then laminated on the back of the rug along with a layer of a material designed to protect the floor in the homes where the area rug will be placed.