Hand-Tufted Area Rug
Weavers make Hand-tufted rugs on a canvas stretched across a frame with a tufting tool that pierces strands of yarn into the canvas with a design traced on it. The process involves decent skills and perseverance.
Canvas backing has a rug design, and the weavers weave the rug on it with yarn. Over time the rug pile is built up as the yarn strands move in and out of the canvas base. Hand-tufted rugs offer unlimited possibilities and are ideal when precision, speed, and budget are essential.
Hand-tufted rugs from MAT Living come in various patterns and designs that offer more choices. Contemporary rugs, luxury rugs, leather area rugs, shag rugs, traditional floor covering, and more.
Of all the other types of rugs we produce and sell, hand-tufted wool rugs are the most popular and most readily available. MAT Living uses high-quality wool - wool from both New Zealand and India and semi-worsted wool. We also use bamboo silk and viscose to craft a hand-tufted rug.
Surprising Benefits of Hand-Tufted Area Rugs
One of the characteristics of a hand-tufted rug is that it is usually wool-made, the best fiber for rugs. The fibers used for tufted rugs include bamboo silk, jute, acrylic, viscose, and polyester.
Quick production:
Even large hand-tufted rugs are faster than small ones. On average, rug-making takes anywhere between 5-10 days to produce (excluding wool dyeing).
Affordable:
Hand-tufted rugs are an inexpensive alternative to hand-knotted rugs and can mimic the look of knotted rugs.
Durable:
Rugs made by hand tufting are less durable than those made by hand-knotting, but they last a long time.
Shape and size:
Hand-tufted rugs are available in all sizes, from small to substantial sizes. Moreover, hand-tufted rugs are also available in all shapes, such as round, triangle, animal, and bird figures.
Colors:
It is also advantageous that hand-tufted area rugs come in various colors. Pick one that matches your room's walls or curtains. You can choose the color that will make the room look more beautiful.
Carries all types of designs – Aside from colors and shapes, you can also choose from a wide range of designs and patterns. It will surprise you to learn that you can also purchase rugs replica of hand-knotted rugs. Hand-tufted rugs come in all styles- modern, traditional, and contemporary.
Pads not required – Upon completion, weavers apply latex on the back, which suffice the need for a rug pad. The rubber prevents the rug from slipping.
Cleaning Of Hand-tufted Rugs
Hand-tufted rugs are simple to clean. You can clean the area rug at home without the need for professional cleaning.
- Keep the rug looking new and fresh by vacuuming it at least 1-2 times a month. Avoid accumulating soil on it.
- Using a paper towel to blot wet stains is the first step in cleaning them. Blotting and flipping the rug upside down will help remove excessive wet stains. In this way, the stain will not penetrate the fiber's backing and escape deeper into the fiber.
- Fill a bucket with cold water and mix dishwashing soap or shampoo.
- Using a white cloth or towel, soak it in the solution and rub it on the rug surface. Rub the solution on the rug surface to remove the stain.
- The stain will disappear when you repeat the process.
- Allow it to dry and make sure it dries completely.