Rugberry Journal

Rugs for Heavy Traffic: What Holds Up

For an entrance or a hall that never rests, choose a low, tight surface in wool or jute. Here is what holds up in busy Indian homes and how to set it up.

Rugs Above ₹1 Lakh: When the Spend Makes Sense

Above ₹1 lakh at Rugberry you are paying for hand knotting. What that buys in daily use, and when a good hand-tufted rug is the wiser spend.

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.

The Ombre Collection: Nine Gradations in Wool

Nine hand tufted New Zealand wool rugs, each moving slowly from one tone to another. How to choose a gradation and which way it should run.

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.

Rugs from ₹30,000 to ₹50,000: The Middle Ground

Most of the Rugberry range starts in this band. What ₹30,000 to ₹50,000 buys in wool, wool and silk, and how the price changes when you size up.

How Long Does a Rug Last: Lifespan by Construction

A rug lasts as long as the thing holding it together. Here is how knotted, handloom and tufted rugs wear in Indian homes, and what you can do about it.

Rugs Under ₹30,000: What You Can Buy

Under ₹30,000 at Rugberry means a 5x8 ft handwoven jute or reversible flatweave, or a 6 ft round in wool. Here is what each one is good for.

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.

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.