Hand Knotted Rug Price in India: What Sets It

At Rugberry, a hand knotted rug costs about ₹1,000 per square foot in jute and about ₹1,400 to ₹1,620 per square foot in New Zealand wool, with knotted silk higher still, at regular prices ex GST at the time of writing. Fibre, size, design and how densely the rug is knotted set the price.

How much does a hand knotted rug cost in India?

A hand knotted rug at Rugberry costs from ₹41,000 for a 5x8 ft in jute to ₹1,75,000 for a 9x12 ft in New Zealand wool, at regular prices ex GST at the time of writing. Per square foot, that is roughly ₹1,000 for knotted jute and ₹1,400 to ₹1,620 for knotted wool.

These figures come from the live regular prices on rugberry.in, not from a market survey. They are the prices before any seasonal offer, and they exclude GST, which is added at 5 percent at checkout.

A hand knotted rug is made by tying each tuft of yarn around the warp threads of a loom, row by row, and then beating the rows tight. It is the slowest of Rugberry's four constructions, which is why it sits at the top of the price range. Our guide to the four rug constructions sets out how each is made.

The rest of this guide looks only at hand knotted rugs: what each costs, why, and how to judge whether one is worth it for your room.

What do Rugberry's hand knotted rugs cost per square foot?

Rugberry's hand knotted rugs cost between about ₹1,000 and ₹1,800 per square foot at regular prices ex GST, depending on the fibre and design. Jute sits at the lower end, New Zealand wool in the middle and silk at the top.

Rug	Fibre	Listed size	Regular price ex GST	Per sq ft
Savannah Jute Rug	Jute	5x8 ft	₹41,000	₹1,025
Savannah Jute Rug	Jute	12x15 ft	₹1,80,000	₹1,000
Fern Hand Knotted Wool Rug	New Zealand wool	8x10 ft	₹1,12,500	₹1,406
Ithaca Rug	New Zealand wool	8x10 ft	₹1,15,500	₹1,444
Pazo Knotted Rug	New Zealand wool	9x12 ft	₹1,65,000	₹1,528
Stratum Knotted Rug	New Zealand wool	9x12 ft	₹1,75,000	₹1,620
Couture Silk Rug	Silk	5x8 ft	₹72,000	₹1,800

Per square foot figures are rounded to the nearest rupee and are a guide for comparing rugs, not a price list. Every one of these rugs can be made to any size, and the team quotes a made to measure size from the design, fibre and area.

For a view across all constructions and budgets, see our rug price guide for India; for the hand tufted equivalent of this page, see hand tufted rug prices in India.

Why does knotted jute cost less than knotted wool?

Knotted jute costs less than knotted wool mainly because the fibre itself costs less and is used in a simpler, plainer design. The knotting work is real in both, but a plain jute field asks for less yarn preparation and fewer colour changes than a patterned wool rug.

At the entry end of hand knotted, the Savannah Jute Rug in Natural is knotted by hand in jute, 15 to 16 mm deep, with a slightly irregular field in natural jute tones. Its regular price is ₹41,000 for 5x8 ft, ₹55,000 for 6x9 ft, ₹82,000 for 8x10 ft and ₹1,10,000 for 9x12 ft, ex GST at the time of writing.

Notice that Savannah's price per square foot falls slightly as the rug grows, from ₹1,025 at 5x8 ft to ₹1,000 at 10x14 ft and 12x15 ft. Larger rugs spread the fixed work of setting up the loom and finishing the edges over more area. Our note on Savannah hand knotted jute explains why knotting gives jute a deeper surface than a flat weave.

What does New Zealand wool add to a hand knotted rug?

New Zealand wool adds softness, spring, natural resilience and a much wider colour range to a hand knotted rug, and with them a higher price. Wool takes dye evenly, so knotted wool rugs can carry layered designs in several tones that jute cannot.

The Pazo Knotted Rug is hand knotted in New Zealand wool, an olive tan ground drawn with raised charcoal lines in a broken grid, at a regular price of ₹1,65,000 for 9x12 ft, ex GST at the time of writing. The lines stand slightly proud of the ground, so you feel the pattern as well as see it.

In a hand knotted rug, the price is mostly time. The fibre decides how well that time ages.

The Stratum Knotted Rug in Abyss is hand knotted in New Zealand wool in deep blue, black and ivory blocks, at a regular price of ₹1,75,000 for 9x12 ft, ex GST at the time of writing, the same as its Cinder and Dune colourways. The Ithaca Rug, hand knotted in New Zealand wool in a charcoal and grey abraded pattern, is ₹1,15,500 for 8x10 ft. Our guide to Pazo, Ithaca and Fern describes each design.

What else sets the price of a hand knotted rug?

Beyond fibre, the price of a hand knotted rug is set by its size, the complexity of its design and its knot density, the number of knots tied in each square inch. Each one adds hours at the loom.

Size is the simplest. A 9x12 ft rug has 108 sq ft of knotting against 40 sq ft for a 5x8 ft, so it costs well over twice as much, even if the rate per square foot eases slightly.

Design complexity matters because each colour change and each change in pile height means a weaver stops, changes yarn and starts again. A plain field like Savannah moves quickly; a layered pattern like Stratum or a two height surface like Pazo moves slowly.

Knot density is the hidden driver. More knots per square inch mean finer detail, a denser pile and more hours. Rugberry does not list a knot count on its product pages.

So compare density by feel: fold a corner back and see how tightly the rows sit. Our guide to checking rug quality shows how.

Is a hand knotted silk rug worth the extra cost?

A hand knotted silk rug is worth the extra cost if you want the deepest lustre and finest surface for a room with light foot traffic, such as a formal sitting room or a bedroom. For a busy family room, knotted wool gives better value.

The Couture Silk Rug is hand knotted in silk, a softly clouded field of grey, taupe and ivory, at a regular price of ₹72,000 for 5x8 ft, ex GST at the time of writing, about ₹1,800 per square foot. Silk is drawn from the cocoon as one continuous filament, which is why it reflects light so evenly.

Silk is also more delicate than wool. It marks with water, crushes under heavy furniture and needs professional cleaning only. Our guide to Couture, a hand knotted silk rug explains how to live with it.

If you love sheen but need durability, a hand tufted wool rug with Botanical Silk accents gives some of the light at a much lower price, though it is a different construction.

How do you judge whether a hand knotted rug is fairly priced?

Judge whether a hand knotted rug is fairly priced by comparing price per square foot for the same fibre, checking that the construction is genuinely knotted, and asking whether the price includes GST and delivery. A low price for knotted wool usually means a different construction or a coarse knot.

Turn the rug over. A hand knotted rug shows the pattern clearly on its back, knot by knot, with no glued cloth. A hand tufted rug has a cloth and latex backing that hides the pattern.

Our guide to hand knotted versus hand tufted explains both in detail.

Then compare like with like: knotted jute against knotted jute, knotted wool against knotted wool, per square foot, before tax. At Rugberry, prices exclude GST at 5 percent and delivery is free anywhere in India, so the checkout total is the price plus 5 percent.

Finally, think in years. A hand knotted wool rug that serves a living room for decades costs far less per year than a cheaper rug replaced three times. Our guide to why handmade rugs cost more covers the wider picture, and a ₹800 swatch lets you feel the knotting before you decide.

Frequently asked questions

What is the cheapest hand knotted rug at Rugberry?

The Savannah Jute Rug in 5x8 ft is the most affordable hand knotted rug at Rugberry, at a regular price of ₹41,000 ex GST at the time of writing. It comes in Natural, Cashew and Olive.

How much is a 9x12 ft hand knotted wool rug?

A 9x12 ft hand knotted New Zealand wool rug at Rugberry costs ₹1,65,000 for Pazo and ₹1,75,000 for Stratum, regular prices ex GST at the time of writing. With GST at 5 percent, Stratum comes to ₹1,83,750.

Can a hand knotted rug be made in a custom size?

Yes. Every Rugberry hand knotted design can be made to any size, and the price is quoted from the design, fibre and area. Send your room measurements to the team for a quote.

Is GST included in hand knotted rug prices?

No. Prices on rugberry.in exclude GST, which is added at 5 percent at checkout with a GST invoice. Delivery is free to every address in India.

Does a hand knotted rug last longer than a hand tufted one?

A well made hand knotted rug generally lasts longer than a hand tufted one, because each tuft is tied to the warp rather than held by a glued backing. With regular care it can serve a busy room for decades.

Price a knotted rug by fibre, by the square foot and by the years it will last. See the hand knotted rugs and the natural jute rugs. Material first.