The Beauty of Hand Knotted Rugs
Hand-knotting, an ancient skill honed through generations, is a cottage industry tradition cherished within our world. To support our artisans and maintain familial bonds, we establish upright looms in villages far and wide, ensuring weavers can work close to home throughout the extensive construction process. Each Corador rug is meticulously crafted by skilled weavers, tying upwards of one million knots in a single rug. Larger projects are often a collaborative effort, involving multiple weavers working as a community to actualize the final piece.
Wool fibers undergo what is called carding, where it's brushed between two bristled pads called carders. This aligns the naturally wavy fibers, priming them for the spinning stage. Once carded, skilled spinners called katwaris utilize a spinning wheel to twist the fibers. This action binds the fibers, forming yarn. The yarn is wound into hanks and then submerged in dye. Once the desired shades are achieved, the hanks bask in the warm Indian sun to dry. Once the yarn is ready, the knotting begins.
The finishing process leaves no detail unchecked. After several washings, knots are meticulously counted and sized, and the pile is sheared to precision. The final touch includes thorough cleaning and inspection, ensuring each rug is impeccably prepared for its journey to your home.
