Hand-Knotted vs Machine-Made Rugs: A Buying Guide
Compare hand-knotted and machine-made rugs by construction, materials, care and repair. A practical buying guide from Azar Rugs in London.
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Each pattern is composed on paper first, then followed faithfully, thread by thread.
Silk and wool are chosen and dyed before a single knot is tied.
Hand-knotted by master weavers, or machine-woven with exacting precision, and finished by hand.
Complimentary white-glove delivery and room placement across the UK.
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Hand-knottedSilk
Original price was: £4,080.00.£3,838.80Current price is: £3,838.80.Incl. VAT
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Hand-knottedSilk
Original price was: £4,800.00.£4,558.80Current price is: £4,558.80.Incl. VAT
View detailsAzar Rugs began with a simple frustration: finding a truly exceptional rug meant going from one specialist dealer to the next, each with its own narrow focus. So we built the collection we wished existed: hand-knotted heirlooms sitting alongside expertly woven machine-made pieces, each one checked for quality and authenticity before it ever reaches you. Whatever the room, the style or the budget, it’s here. And it’s genuine.
From bohemian layers to minimalist calm. Every aesthetic, one collection.
Shop now Hand-knotted runnersHand-knotted hallway and stair runners, woven the traditional way.
Shop now 14 rugs, every sizeFrom narrow hallway runners to oversized statement centrepieces.
Shop now Every paletteSearch by the palette your room needs, not just by category.
Shop nowYour size, your palette, your design. Made to order by skilled artisans and finished to your exact specification.
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