Journal

Why handmade carpets and rugs cost what they do: construction, fibre, size, design and finishing, and how to judge value and set a budget before you buy.

Seven simple checks to tell a handmade carpet or rug from a machine-made one: the back, the ends, the edges, the pattern, the pile, the backing and what the seller can tell you.

The real differences between hand knotted, hand tufted and handloom carpets and rugs: how each is made, how long it takes, how it wears and which suits your room.