20 October 2019
Two-tone handspun wool absorbs colour in varying degrees of density and allows the natural variations in the original yarn to come through. This combines to produce a beautiful organic two-toned effect which provides a natural and aesthetically...
14 October 2019
A strie or lined effect, is achieved by twisting two hanks of yarn together before tufting or knotting. The slight variations in the colours of the yarns create a fine, irregular streaked effect. A great option when a single colour rug is...
11 October 2019
This is a technique where 2-3 tufts of different coloured yarn, or indeed different yarns (wool and silk) are combined to give the design a stylish dimensional look. Stippling can be used in different degrees of colour density to create shading...
6 October 2019
This is a dying technique for thicker yarn. The process allows for different colours to be applied at intervals along the length of the yarn. When the yarn is subsequently woven it presents a unique and varied colour finish to your custom rug....
1 October 2019
When finishing a hand-knotted rug the pile height is hand clipped by our highly trained artisans to achieve a smooth finish. By varying the clipping heights the pile is left with a less consistent and slightly rough cut appearance. This technique...27 September 2019
The Rug Establishment and Polished Wool.
Our expert craftsmen double wash (and sometimes triple wash) a designer rug until a luxurious sheen is achieved to give hand knotted-rugs a polished appearance. This effect is highly beneficial when a wool...
22 September 2019
At The Rug Establishment, our expert craftsmen can create many effects that give our luxury designer rugs different looks and finishes. Here are some photos and descriptions of our special carving techniques used on our rugs:Fine carving: is a...
13 September 2019
The Rug Establishment supplies Teebaud, a non-skid reversible rug underlay suitable for carpets and all flooring. It stops your rug from sliding and bunching up, which can be a real safety hazard. Teebaud is thin and not noticeable under rugs and...
9 September 2019
Area rugs are beautiful decor items that ties your room together and while regular care and cleaning is easy, your furry loveable pets can be the biggest problem.
Animal urine on a rug, especially natural fibre rugs like ours, often causes damage...
24 August 2019
The custom designer rug process:The Rug Establishment is recognised around the world for their experience in custom designer floor rugs and hall runners. Specifically we specialise in custom handcrafted rugs including hand-knotted, hand-tufted...