Fibres and Techniques, The Rug Company

Fibres & Techniques

Every rug we create is handcrafted by skilled artisans whose expertise ensures unmatched quality. Committed to sustainability, we source fibres responsibly and work closely with suppliers to honour their craft.

From handspun yarns to varied knotting and weaving techniques, each method shapes textures—from fine and flat to rich, chunky pile. Here, we introduce the fibres and techniques that bring our rugs to life.

Tibetan Wool

Our Tibetan wool is sourced from sheep on the Himalayan plateau, making it robust, springy, and rich in lanolin that offers natural stain resistance and a luxuriously textured finish.
New Zealand Wool

This wool is sourced from sheep raised in New Zealand’s pristine landscapes, with exceptional softness, resilience, and natural stain resistance; its undyed, earthy palette will enhance layered textures.
Merino Wool

Merino sheep produce one of the world’s softest and most luxurious wools, prized for its fine texture, breathability, and warmth that lend silky softness and refined elegance to rugs.
Silk

Prized for its softness, luminous sheen, and strength, silk features prism-like fibres that reflect light and enhance colour, making it ideal for low-traffic areas or as a radiant accent.
Mohair

Spun from the fleece of the Angora goat, mohair blends the softness of wool with the luster of silk for a plush feel and radiant finish that brings quiet elegance to solid rugs.
Linen

Spun from the flax plant, linen is prized for its smooth texture, strength, and natural sheen, adding breathable, sustainable elegance and timeless depth to rugs.
Alpaca

Native to the Andes, alpacas produce a fleece prized for its sumptuous softness and gentle warmth, which brings a light and durable, cloud-like texture to rugs.
Nettle

Hand-harvested from resilient Urtica dioica in the Himalayan foothills, nettle is a strong, breathable fibre that lends rugs lasting durability, earthy warmth, and a soft, elegant sheen.
Hemp

Handwoven from Cannabis sativa, hemp is a strong, time-honoured fibre that brings organic texture, subtle sheen, and sustainable elegance to rug design.
Cashmere

Sourced from Himalayan goats and hand-spun into fine yarns, cashmere is prized for its unparalleled softness, quiet strength, and feather-light feel which lends warmth to rugs.
Abaca

Abaca, a durable and tactile variety of hemp, is one of the world’s strongest natural fibres, resulting in rugs that combine a coarse texture with lustrous beauty, ideal for high-traffic areas.
Polished Cotton

Prized for softness, breathability, and strength, high-quality cotton is spun and meticulously finished to reveal a supple texture and subtle sheen that define the polished fibre.

Handloomed

Handlooming, crafted by Nepalese artisans using a shuttle on traditional looms, weaves fibres with speed and precision to create subtly textured, tonal rugs that are timeless, tactile, and elegantly refined.
Handknotted

Handknotting is a centuries-old technique in which thousands of yarns are knotted by hand around each warp thread, creating smaller knots that enable intricate details, rich texture, and enduring quality.
Handtufted

Handtufting employs a handheld tool to swiftly insert yarn into the canvas, enabling artisans to create bold patterns, varied pile heights, and rich textures—resulting in dynamic, tactile rugs.

Cut Pile

Cut pile is created by shearing yarn loops, leaving upright ends that form a plush, velvety surface with refined texture and quiet luxury.
Loop Pile

Loop pile is created by leaving knots uncut, forming loops that add texture, resilience, and organic charm.
Shag Pile

Shag piles use varied yarn heights to create textured, tactile surfaces with depth and visual interest.
Carving

Carving and inverse carving sculpt motifs by hand, adding depth, texture, and subtle shadow to enhance a rug’s design.
Flatweave

Flatweave rugs are tightly handwoven for a smooth, durable, and timeless texture.