Rugberry Journal

Stratum Knotted Rug in Dune on a Kota stone floor in a styled living room render.

Rugs on Kota, Granite and Stone Floors

Kota, granite and Jaisalmer stone each have a strong colour of their own. Here is how to choose a rug that sits well on each, either in tone or in contrast.

Grain Wool Rug in Tan on a polished marble floor in a styled living room.

Care

A Daily Rug Routine for Busy Households

Most rug damage in Indian homes comes from the daily jhadu and pocha. Here is a simple routine your household help can follow instead.

Savannah Jute Rug in a styled living room with a pale limestone floor, hand knotted jute with a firm, textured surface.

Care

Fringe on Rugs: Why Some Have It

Fringe is the warp of a knotted or woven rug, left long past the last row. Here is why some rugs have it, and how it fares in a busy Indian home.

Grain Wool Rug in mochaccino in an AI styled living room, a low handloom wool rug in a mid brown.

Care

Rugs and Dust in Indian Cities

Dust is part of life in Delhi, Bengaluru and Pune. The right rug surface and a steady routine keep it from settling into the pile for good.

Kora Jute Rug in a living room, handwoven jute in a grid of banded marks. Room is a digital render; the rug is from a product photo.

Construction

Handwoven Flatweave Rugs Explained

A flatweave is a rug woven from warp and weft alone, with no pile standing up. If you grew up with a cotton dhurrie, you already know the family.

Insignia Wool & Silk Rug in a real living room, handloom New Zealand wool and silk on a stone floor.

Comparison

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.

Kora Jute Rug under a round dining table in a styled dining nook, handwoven jute with a low, flat surface.

Buying Guide

Dhurrie vs Rug: What Is the Difference

A dhurrie is flat woven with no pile, so it is light, often reversible and easy to shake out. A pile rug is softer and heavier. Here is how to choose.

Stratum Knotted Rug in Dune in a styled living room with a honed limestone floor, hand knotted New Zealand wool in layered sand and ivory blocks.

Buying Guide

Persian vs Tibetan Knot: What Differs

Both knots tie yarn to the warp, but in different ways. Here is how each is made, what it does to a design and what to ask before you buy.

Stratum Knotted Rug in Cinder in a styled study, hand knotted New Zealand wool in charcoal and rust.

Construction

Durability by Construction: Knotted to Woven

Hand knotting is the most durable way to make a rug, but it is not the only sound choice. Here is how each construction ranks, and where each belongs.

Hand Knotted

Hand Spun vs Machine Spun Yarn

Hand spun yarn varies in thickness and twist along its length, much like khadi. That irregularity changes the texture and colour of a rug. Here is how.