The Weaver's Journal

Silk on silk is the most technically demanding construction in handmade carpet weaving. This guide explains what the term actually means, why knot counts matter, where the finest pieces come from, and what justifies the price.

Silk on silk carpets are among the most technically demanding objects made by human hands. Here is what separates them from every other carpet, and why the price reflects something real.

Most people who buy a rug online and feel disappointed afterwards cannot always explain exactly what went wrong. The rug arrived. It looked roughly...

Handmade carpets have functioned as stores of value for over two millennia. A structural case for why hand-knotted carpets from major weaving traditions outperform art as a long-term investment, from contracting supply and authentication advantages to total cost of ownership and generational transfer.

Not sure if a carpet is genuinely handmade? Our complete guide covers the back test, fringe inspection, KPSI explained, and the real difference between hand-knotted, hand-tufted and machine made rugs.