From the beginning, James Tufenkian set out to create carpets that honored the admired qualities of great antique rugs while bringing forward the best elements of modern design. That intent continues to guide every Tufenkian creation, especially in our collection of hand knotted 100 percent wool rugs, where traditional craft, natural materials, and thoughtful design come together in a way few modern carpets can match.
The Value of Exceptional Wool
Our design catalog was built on the foundation of high quality wool. Wool offers a texture and depth that cannot be reproduced with synthetics or blends. Its resilient fibers, natural luster, and ability to hold rich color allow each rug to remain vibrant for many years. High quality wool also maintains a softness that becomes more inviting with time.
Tufenkian wool rugs are made with wool yarn that is hand spun and hand carded from sheep raised in the Himalayas or Caucasus Mountains. This wool is naturally high in lanolin, which enhances stain resistance, increases longevity, and contributes to the warmth and character that has defined historic carpets for centuries. The result is a wool rug with genuine integrity in both appearance and performance.
Our wool is not uniform in texture or tone, and we consider this one of its strengths. The slight variance and delicate abrash are part of what gives a hand knotted wool rug its life and authenticity. These rugs age beautifully, clean reliably, and retain their color and structure through everyday use in high traffic areas and quiet spaces alike.
Artisanal Workmanship in Every Knot
Each Tufenkian hand knotted wool rug reflects a process that has remained unchanged for generations. Skilled artisans tie every knot by hand, often creating more than one million knots in a single carpet. This careful construction produces a rug that lasts for decades and maintains a stability that machine made carpets cannot achieve.
When you examine a hand knotted rug, you can see and feel the individual knots secured into the foundation. These knots carry the touch of the artisan’s hand and contribute to the subtle, charming irregularities that mark a handmade piece. Every pattern, whether bold, minimal, or intricate, is formed through thousands of individually tied points of color.
We continue to produce carpets this way because it creates a stronger and more enduring rug. The time and attention invested in hand knotting are visible in the depth, clarity, and durability of each finished piece.
Wool Rugs that Mature with Grace
Tufenkian hand knotted wool rugs are among the rare items that become more beautiful with age. Woven with remarkable wool and shaped by artisans with deep experience in traditional techniques, they bring visual presence and lasting value into any home. They stand apart through the quality of their materials, the integrity of their construction, and the character that develops through many years of use.
Now, these handmade pieces can become part of your own living space.
Explore our collection of hand-knotted wool rugs, and talk to an expert to find the perfect carpet of your own today.
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Value by Design
Made with the finest natural materials and craftmanship, destined to last a lifetime and become more beautiful with age, our modern designs are timeless to match our quality, not trendy and fleeting. This assures that they will be appreciated and valued for generations.