How Are Abstract Rugs Made

Do you have a taste for unique shapes and patterns? Do colors speak to you? Or do
patterns that have no rhyme or reason grab your attention? If you answered yes to
these questions, we think you should consider an abstract rug for your next big home
purchase. We deal in rugs from several ethnic regions, though abstract rugs don’t
necessarily fall into any cultural category. Rather, their construction and appearance
are a blend of several different styles. Today, we want to talk about the three primary
ways abstract rugs are made.

Hand-knotted abstract rugs
The first method of how abstract rugs are made is via the tried and true, age-old method of hand-knotting. This handmade process will create the best possible abstract rug, and it starts with the weaver. They decide the “story” a rug will tell,
selecting colors and patterns before creating the first knot.

First, the weaver will select their material of choice, often dying it if it doesn’t come pre-colored. Next, they will stretch their canvas along the frame. After that, they systemically work up and down the canvas, creating knots with the fabric until they’ve completed the rug. It’s a painstakingly long process, but one that produces a product no machine could ever hope to match. While a weaver may create several rugs in a similar style, they will never be physically the same as each rug is unique with minor variations between pieces.

Hand-tufted abstract rugs
The second most common way to make an abstract rug is via the hand-tuft method.
This is also a partially handmade process, though the primary difference is that the
weaver will use a tool called a tufting gun. It helps to produce the rug faster than with
the slower hand-knotted method. The process is the same as with hand-knotted rugs
up to the point the weaver picks up the tufting gun. This tool helps to push the fabric
through the canvas.

Technically, hand-tufted rugs are considered semi-handmade, though their quality is
exceptionally high as it requires a unique skill set to properly hand-tuft a rug.

Mass-produced via machine
Finally, the third most common method — though also the one that produces the lowest quality product — is a machine mass-produced abstract rug. These rugs were created on electrical looms and while they can appear physically identical, are often
made with lower-quality materials as well as show wear and tear much faster.

The highest quality abstract rugs made
We believe that quality should be one of your top priorities when considering what rug to add to your space. That’s why we don’t sell any machine mass-produced abstract
rugs.

Rather, all of our inventory will fall into one of the first two categories: hand-knotted or
hand-tufted. Simply put, you cannot beat the precision of a professional weaver with
any machine.

And when it comes to colors and patterns, our selection is incredible. Browse our
online inventory, stop by our showroom at 1000 East Sugar Creek Road, or give us a
call at 980-422-4080 and let us know what you’re looking for. We’ll help you find the
perfect abstract rug for your home!

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