Hand-Knotted Rugs
Hand-Knotted Rugs
A hand-knotted rug is a rug made one knot at a time: a weaver ties each strand of wool or silk around the warp threads of a loom, then trims it to form the pile. A good hand-knotted wool rug takes months to make and lasts for generations, which is why it costs more than a hand-tufted or machine-made rug of the same size.
About 390 hand-knotted rugs are in stock right now (November 2026), in traditional, transitional and modern designs. Most cost between about $720 and $1,800: hand-knotted 8x10 rugs mostly run about $975 to $1,460 and 9x12 rugs about $1,310 to $2,090. Popular styles include Oushak rugs, oriental rugs in Persian style designs, Agra and Kazak, and modern wool and silk pieces. Shop by size: 8x10 rugs and 9x12 rugs, or see all handmade rugs.
How to tell a hand-knotted rug: turn a corner over. The pattern shows clearly on the back, knot by knot, and the fringe is the end of the warp threads rather than sewn on. A hand-tufted rug has a fabric backing instead. Our guides explain hand-knotted vs hand-tufted vs machine-made and what a hand-knotted wool rug costs. Every rug ships free inside the United States with 30-day returns, direct from the importer in Deer Park, New York.
Hand-knotted rug questions
What is a hand-knotted rug?
A rug made one knot at a time. A weaver ties each strand of wool or silk around the warp threads of a loom and trims it to form the pile, so the pattern is built knot by knot and shows clearly on the back.
How long does a hand-knotted rug last?
With normal care a hand-knotted wool rug lasts for decades, and many are passed down. The tight knots and wool pile spring back under furniture and wear slowly, which is why they cost more than tufted or machine-made rugs.
How much does a hand-knotted rug cost?
As of November 2026, most hand-knotted rugs here cost about $720 to $1,800. Most hand-knotted 8x10 rugs run about $975 to $1,460 and most 9x12 rugs about $1,310 to $2,090.
Is a hand-knotted rug better than a hand-tufted rug?
For a rug you want to keep, yes. A hand-knotted rug has no glued backing and lasts much longer. A hand-tufted rug has its wool punched into a fabric backing; it usually costs less and suits rooms you plan to redecorate.
