Why are Indian Handmade Carpets superior to Other Carpets?

Indian handmade carpets are a world leader in terms of quality, heritage and craft, which means that they can be considered the standard in the world of luxury and craftsmanship in floor coverings. Indian rugs have been used in the interiors of royal palaces and modern houses because they have proved to be of great effect. Yak Carpet is one of the oldest and largest in India, weaving handmade carpets, and is proud to say that our carpets are superior in every aspect.

Rich Weaving Heritage and Skill

The history of weaving in India goes back 2,500 years. Known regions like Kashmir, Jaipur, Agra and Bhadohi, among other regions in the world, boast of different regional styles of weaving. It takes months and sometimes years to handmake a single handknotted Indian carpet because the craft is generational; most usually inheriting it in their families. Every one of the rugs has its history written in knots, colours and motifs. The hand-knotting patterns adopted in India are elaborate and time-consuming; hence, the rugs produced are not only sturdy but incomparably elaborate.

Use of High-Quality Natural Materials

Quality material such as renewable products, pure wool, silk and cotton are all used in Indian handmade carpets, a fact that makes them great. Our carpets are made of pure silk and quality wool, also from New Zealand, which can last long, maintain their beauty and power. Use of natural dyes is also common, which not only makes it very rich in colour tone, but also each colour fades in a very graceful manner with time.

Unique Designs and Patterns

Typical of Indian carpets is the wide variety of stylistic designs, which includes the classical or traditional Mughal patterns and designs inspired by the Iranian designs, as well as the modern and abstract designs. The patterns are not repetitive, but they are an exuberant piece of drawing that was crafted diligently by master designers and then translated into carpets by skilled weavers. The outcome is an extraordinary work of art that can never be recreated by other machine-made counterparts.

Sustainable and Ethical Production

As opposed to the artificial or machine manufacturing of rugs, Indian handmade carpets are modelled using environmentally friendly methods. At Yak Carpet, we provide decent salaries and good working conditions to our artisans. The amount of life supported and sustainability supplied by continuing the tradition of Indian carpet weaving can be measured in terms of thousands of lives sustained with an art form that reveres the people and the planet.

Longevity and Value for Money

Machined rugs can be inconvenient in the sense that although they can be attractive in the beginning, they take a shorter time to become worn out. However, a handmade Indian carpet can be used over generations, given that they are taken care of. It becomes a valued asset that gains appreciation as time goes by. Carpets sold by Yak Carpet are durable, as many of its customers have inherited rugs through generations.

Final Thoughts

Bringing the themes of patience, mastery and following traditions, Indian handmade carpets are an exception in a world of up-to-date, fast-fashion and machine-generated stuff. Be it the desire to take your home a notch up on the level of chic and sophistication or an intention to make a heritage purchase, Yak Carpet will provide you with an impressive variety of handknotted carpets made of wool and silk, which exceed all the world’s standards regarding quality and style.

“Choose handmade. Choose Indian. Select Yak Carpet.”