A great rug is like a great pair of shoes: The right choice can take an already good outfit (or room) to new heights or make a plain one memorable. And 1001 Knots, founded over 40 years ago in India, ...

The more I learn about hand-knotted rugs, the type we grew up calling “Oriental rugs,” the more complex they become. In my experience, choosing one is the single most difficult home design decision ...

The art of knot and weave is as ancient as the oldest civilisation itself. An exhibition on such hand woven rugs hosted by Tulsi’s Arterior, a store known for its finely handcrafted teak furniture, ...

I would say Persian rug-making runs in my genes. I grew up listening to how natural colours, original designs, authentic fibres and the lifespan of the carpets can make them into true objets d'art.

In today’s environment-conscious world, when tradition, innovative design and sustainability come together it makes for an ideal fusion that cuts wastage and nurtures livelihoods. The rug industry may ...