How to Spot Quality Handmade Carpets for Your Perfect Home?

A handmade carpet is not only a decorative item but the timeless investment that will add warmth, character, and luxury to your place. At Yak Carpet, an old trusted brand of the handmade carpet in India, we believe that identifying quality is what it is all about in making a good purchase. Whether you are a first-time buyer in search for a worthy deal or a connoisseur of fine rugs, here is an easy guide to help you identify good handmade carpets for your perfect home.

Test the knots – The finer, the better
The most essential signifier of the good handmade carpet is its knot count – KPSI (kilograms per square inch). Greater knot count corresponds to greater complex detail, durability, and the time of weaving. For example, a top-end handknotted silk carpet can have more than 400 knots per a square inch, compared to a modest rug with 100-150. Flip the rug over and have a look at the back. if the pattern is clearly defined and rich, it is the sure indication of experienced craftsmanship.

Examine the Material Used
High-quality hand-made carpets are prepared using organic materials such as pure wool, silk or a combination of the two. Our rugs are created with handspun wool and pure silk, with vegetable dyes, at Yak Carpet to ensure a qualities required of both durability and eco-friendliness. Wool rugs are excellent in warmth and durability whereas, silk rug gives a sheen and an ultra soft touch for formal rooms in the house.

Look for Symmetry and Precision
A beautifully designed handmade rug will show a balanced and symmetrical design with well-defined and sharp motifs. This is an indication of the artisan’s experience and how careful he is about details. Whether you’re looking for a Persian Kashan, a tribal Oushak, or an abstract rug that is modern, the borders need to be even and the design should not look distorted or asymmetrical.

Feel the Texture and Weight
A rug that is truly handmade is thick and heavy in its texture and soft yet durable at the same time. Unlike the rugs produced by the machines that can feel stiff or plasticky because of the synthetic materials used in it, handmade-carpets are soft and thick to feel underfoot. Stroke the surface with your hand – both the pile and bounce back should be smooth and not shed too much.

Inspect the Fringe and Edges
In a good handmade carpet fringe is part of the understructure and isn’t a tack-on afterthought. This is a clear giveaway. In addition, look at the edges of the garment to make sure that they are tightly bound and there is no indication of fraying or uneven stitching.

Trust a Reputable Source
Finally, there is where you buy your rug. Every piece of rug at Yak Carpet bears an authenticity certificate, which represents its origin, material, and workmanship. With several decades of experience, we bring you beautifully handpicked collections off the looms of India, so that each carpet is a masterpiece in its own right.

Conclusion
A good handmade carpet is a jewel that makes your home great for decades. When you conduct such a check on these vital aspects then you will not only be ensuring authenticity but also a rug that matches your lifestyle and aesthetics. Come to Yak Carpet, either online or in-store, to see our amazing selection of authentic handmade carpets — because your dream home deserves the best.

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