Cross-stitch is a popular form of counted-thread embroidery in which X-shaped stitches in a tiled, raster-like pattern are used to form a picture. It is the oldest form of embroidery in the world. Our rugs in this category are created by working on a leather base for strength, and fine New Zealand wool for the surface. This product adaptation is unique to Sharda, price levels are between hand tufted and hand-knotted rugs.

The process of hand knotting rugs goes back a few thousand years. Hand knotted rugs are produced using ancient techinques, have unlimited design and color variations. Hand knotted rugs are made on a vertical frame called a hand knotting loom. Depending on the type of knots made, the size of the wool strands, and how tightly the knots are tied and pounded down, the density and level of quality of a rug is determined. The back of the rug reveals much about it’s quality, and is a good reference for assessing value. Individual rugs can take months to make, price levels are the highest amongst handmade rugs.

In this process, the base fabric is stretched on a metal frame and yarn is inserted through the fabric with the help of a tufting hand gun. When the rug features a pattern, the design is drawn on wax paper to set a trace. The artisan tufts over the pattern, paying attention to where the colours are to be placed, and then paints the underside of the rug with latex glue and covers it with a backing canvas. Once complete, the rug’s tufts or “loops” may be left visible, shaved down, or carved to create definition in the pattern.

The carpet is produced on a loom quite similar to woven fabric. Normally many colored yarns are used and this process is capable of producing intricate patterns within the carpet. In this process, the rug is hand woven using a ‘manual Broadloom’. The warp forms the pile or “face” of the rug and the weft makes the base or “backing” of the rug. Simple designs, carved or plain, form most of the best sellers here. Prices are significantly lower than hand tufted rugs.

Hand sewn from a variety of different hides, the leather is cut and sewn by hand. Our skilled artisans have been making rugs for many years before and have mastered the technique of leather stitching that normally takes a lifetime to perfect. These rugs have been in trend over the last decade and are extremely hard wearing. Highly recommended for high traffic areas as well as ultra modern interiors. Available at a vast variety of price points between handtufted and handknotted rugs.

A heavy instrument like a comb for beating in the wefts, and a pair of scissors for trimming off the ends of the yarn after each row of knots is finished. From region to region, they vary in size and design, and in some areas are supplemented by other tools. Comb-beaters are passed through the warp strings to beat in the wefts. When the rug is completed, the pile is often shorn with special knives to obtain an even surface. This technique is use to create premium flatweaves. Intricate patterns and dense quality are achievable by Panja looms.

The Pit Loom is a pit where the artisan makes the rug through the use of pedals. The Pit Loom produces flat weave rugs also called ‘dhurrie’ rugs. In working its simulates the hand loom, only difference is its height. It is called pit loom because of the pit below the loom, which is used for the shedding operation. The warps are maintained in tension between two beams, wefts are inserted manually. This technique has seen a lot of innovative changes, many creative items at very low prices are produced using these looms.

All kinds of rug techniques are employed to create fashionable poufs and pillows adding glamour quotient to floor fashion. These have been one of the fastest growing items in the recent years. From plywood/MDF structures, natural wooden looks as well as EPS beads filled casual poufs – a vast variety of options are available for every class of retailer/wholesaler.

Handtufted or handwoven rugs can undergo a special printing process, skilled craftsmen create the effect of random coloring, making each rug slightly different. The result is a rug that’s a unique work of art. The printing technique has added an interesting dimension to the available menu of handmade rugs. Several looks which are not possible in tufting or weaving can be achieved by printing, that too, at competitive prices

Most popular for making bath rugs, the table tufting technique has been around for several decades. Hand-guided rugs are tufted for design against a fixed position needle. Commonly used with cotton, new man made materials are being increasingly used for this technique. Recently tufted/shaggy rugs have been produced by using this technique in order to create low cost options for fast moving products.