Use and Care Manual

RUG CONSTRUCTION
Construction How It’s Made Benefits Characteristics
Machine
Woven
Mechanically woven on
a large loom machine
Woven by hand on a pit
loom or punja loom
Hand-operated tool
is used to punch yarn
through a canvas
Hand-operated tool
is used to punch yarn
through a canvas
Best-selling
contruction, many
textures are possible;
predominantly cut pile
Animal hides are
cleaned and finished
by hand; other
unconventional rug
techniques may be
categorized as
Hand Crafted
Natural/crafted look
Size/shape/coloration
will vary from piece
to piece since every
natural animal is
completely unique
Crafted/artisanal look;
predominantly
looped pile
Size/design/color may
vary slightly, more
sprouting than other
constructions
Size/design/color may
vary slightly, more
shedding than other
constructions
Highly textural, high
perceived value
Size/design/color may
vary slightly, typically
very thick which can be
difficult to walk on or
place furniture on
Lower price than
handmade rugs, little
to no variation from
piece to piece, minimal
shedding, suitable for
high traffic areas since
it’s easy to clean
Typically does not last
as long as handmade
constructions
Hand
Woven
Hand
Hooked
Hand
Crafted
Hand
Tufted