Rajasthan, in last few years, has got a new name–Rugistan
Colourful, pretty rugs manufactured in the state has given it a distinguished identity
Can you share any clues why the desert name got a new branding over the years which made it stand synonymous to the timeless craft of rug weaving?
If you are searching for right answers, here comes the apt reply—the state has many clusters where the villagers weave the handmade rugs tying knot by knot, inch by inch while singing songs and chatting.
Meanwhile, do you know how many kinds of rugs are there. Let’s discuss its basic types: hand-knotted, hand tufted and flat weaveLet’s get into the detailed description of the three kinds of rugs.
Hand Knotted Rugs: The pristine rugs comprise the most classy and refined categories designed by spending time, effort and expertise of artisans.
Being made by the skilled and proficient craftspeople, they are being woven knot by knot to create beautiful design stories on them.
As this variety of rugs is purely handmade, the artisans take around a year to complete a rug, however, the time varies depending on its design, size and use of individual strands of fabric.
Hand Tufted Rugs: This kind of rug is made using the hand tufted guns which are used to punch the wool and yarn into a fabric to give it a backing which hides the glue holding. The use of tufting gun in the making of handcuffed rugs helps a rug take much lesser time to complete its making.
As the process is way faster than hand-knotted prices, the rugs produced out of it is not equally durable and refined as is hand knotted rug.
Flat Weave: These rugs are quite light in nature are available in rich colours and intricate patterns. They are known for their flexibility as they lack any kind of pile of backing.
The flatweave rugs are reversible and can be easily used from both sides.
Artisans from Rajasthan are busy making these rugs using their skilled artistry and the designs which appear on the carpet are sure to speak stories of jungles, nature, flora and fauna making your living interiors wear a different look.