Hand-tufting is how most of our rugs are built. A maker works from the back of a stretched canvas, punching loops of wool yarn through it one pass at a time, then shears the surface flat. The result is a dense cut pile with weight and give, the kind you notice barefoot in January.
Tufting also gives a designer more freedom than weaving does. Curves stay curved, color fields stay crisp, and a drawn line survives the translation into yarn. That is why our most graphic patterns live in this construction.
Hand-tufted rugs suit living rooms, bedrooms and studies. They are thicker than a flatweave, so measure your door clearance before ordering, and give them a rug pad.
Every rug is made just for us from pure New Zealand wool and ships in 8 to 10 weeks. We encourage you to order a sample square first if you want to see the color and hand in your own light. Returned sample squares will gladly be credited against your future purchase.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between hand-tufted and hand-knotted?
A hand-knotted rug is built knot by knot on a loom, with the pattern formed by the structure itself. A hand-tufted rug is punched into a backing and sheared. Tufting allows finer drawn detail and costs less; knotting takes far longer to produce.
Do hand-tufted wool rugs shed?
Yes, lightly, for the first few months. It is residual fiber from shearing, not the rug coming apart. Vacuum regularly with the beater bar off and it stops on its own.
What is the pile height?
Pile height varies by design and is listed in the Specifications section on each product page. Most of our hand-tufted rugs sit around half an inch.
