Differences between Handmade
and Machine Made Rugs
Handmade rug edge
Handmade Oriental: Fringe is the end of the warp strings, not sewn on.
Edge is hand overcast.
Machine-Made Imitation: Fringe is applied. Edge is machine overstitched.

Difference #1 - Ends:
In a hand knotted rug, the fringe is “part” of the rug – NOT sewn on as an extension, as is the case in hand tufted and power loomed rugs.

Difference #2 - Back:
Hand tufted rugs are almost always covered with a cotton/canvas backing.
The pattern is clearly visible on the backside of hand knotted rugs. In power loomed rugs the stiching on the back is very consistent; much like the stiching of a clothing article.

Difference #3 - Side:
Hand tufted and power loomed rugs always have “serged” sides or machine stitching on both sides of the rug.

Handmade Rug Front
Machine Made Rug Front
Handmade Rug Front
Machine-Made Rug Front
Handmade Rug Back
Handmade Rug Back
Machine Made Rug Back
Machine-Made Rug Back
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