Rugberry Journal

Handloom or Hand Knotted: Which Suits Your Room

Both are made on a loom by hand, but one weaves the pile in rows and the other ties it knot by knot. Structure, feel, price per sq ft and the right room for each.

Botanical Silk vs Polyester Sheen Rugs

Two shiny rugs can look identical online. One is a plant-based fibre, the other a synthetic. How Botanical Silk and polyester differ in feel, heat and ageing.

Wool vs Polypropylene Rugs

Polypropylene is cheap and shrugs off water. Wool feels better, recovers and ages well. How the two compare in Indian homes, room by room.

Plush or Grain: Choosing Between Rugberry's Handloom Wool Rugs

Plush and Grain are both handloom New Zealand wool, but one is deep and soft at 18 to 20 mm and the other low and textured at 12 to 14 mm. A head to head comparison by room, care, colour and price.

Wool vs Cotton Rugs: A Practical Comparison

Most Indian homes grew up with a cotton dhurrie. Here is how it compares with a wool rug for feel, spills, washing and wear, and when each is the right choice.

Handloom vs Hand Tufted Rugs: A Buyer's Comparison

A handloom rug is woven on a loom. A hand tufted rug is built by punching yarn through cloth. Each suits different designs, and neither wins everywhere.

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.