Rugberry Journal

Why Handmade Rugs Cost What They Do

A handmade rug is priced on fibre, hand time and finishing. Here is where the money goes, and how to compare a handmade rug with a marketplace listing.

Flatweave or Pile Rug: Which Suits Your Room

A flatweave lies thin and light and reverses. A pile rug cushions and quiets a room. Doors, sweeping and floor seating decide which belongs where.

How Rug Size Changes the Price

At Rugberry the price of a rug follows its floor area almost exactly. Here are real prices in all six sizes, and how to budget for the size you need.

Handmade vs Machine Made Rugs: How to Tell

The back of a rug tells you more than the front. Three checks, the back, the fringe and the pile, show how any rug was made.

Wool or Jute: Choosing a Rug for Daily Use

Jute is firm, dry and textured. Wool is springy, forgiving and warmer underfoot. Here is how each copes with dust, monsoon damp and daily feet.

Wool Rugs in India: A Buyer's Guide by Construction

Three wool rugs can share a fibre and still live very differently. How hand tufted, handloom and hand knotted wool behave in Indian homes.

Rug Prices in India: What Each Budget Buys

A rug's price is set by three things: fibre, construction and area. Here is what each budget band buys at Rugberry, with real from prices.