26/05/2026
Most people think a rug’s value comes down to how perfect it looks… but here’s what actually matters.
It’s not about flawless colour or machine-level precision.
It’s about the imperfections.
Things like abrash - those subtle shifts in colour across the rug — are a sign of natural dyes and hand-weaving. No two sections are ever exactly the same, and that’s the point.
Machine-made rugs aim for consistency.
Handmade rugs tell a story.
So if you’re looking at a rug and noticing slight variations, irregularities, or changes in tone…
you’re not looking at a flaw - you’re looking at authenticity.
And that’s what makes it valuable.
