06/09/2026
Did you know hand-knotted, hand-tufted, and machine-made rugs are completely different products? 🤔 They look almost identical from the front - but the construction determines how long a rug lasts, how to clean it, and what it is worth paying. The simplest test: turn the rug over. ✅ Pattern mirrors front + individual knots = hand-knotted (last generations) ⚠️ Applied fabric backing = hand-tufted (dry-clean only, 8–15 years) 📦 Woven backing = machine-made (great value, 5–10 years) Full plain-English guide on our website 👉 https://www.rugdirect.co.nz/blogs/blogs/machine-made-rugs-vs-handwoven-rugs-what-s-the-difference