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Material · 23 October 2026 · 5 min

How Many Knots in a Hand-Knotted Rug? Knot Counts for Every Standard Size

At 100 knots per square inch a hand-knotted rug holds 14,400 knots per square foot; at 80, 11,520. A 9 x 12 ft rug therefore holds 1,555,200 or 1,244,160 knots. Here is the count for all nine standard sizes, and what density does not tell you.

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Export · 23 October 2026 · 8 min

Import Duty on Handmade Rugs: US, UK and EU Tariff Lines for HS 5701, 5702 and 5703

Knotted rugs fall under HS 5701, woven flatweaves under 5702 and tufted rugs under 5703. As fetched on 23 October 2026: in the US the general rate on wool knotted rugs is 4.5% plus a 10% Section 301 duty on Indian goods; in the UK it is 0% with 20% VAT. Not customs advice.

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Sourcing · 18 October 2026 · 8 min

Handmade Pouf Manufacturers & Exporters in India (Listed by Year Established)

Four Indian companies whose own websites show handmade poufs, listed by the year each says it was established, with the page we relied on for each. An ordering, not a ranking, published by Raheem & Son, which is included.

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Standards · 16 October 2026 · 6 min

Rug Certifications Explained: GoodWeave, OEKO-TEX, ISO and What Each Covers

A buyer's guide to what common rug and textile certifications actually cover, who issues them, and how to check that a supplier genuinely holds one.

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Education · 15 October 2026 · 7 min

Dhurrie vs Kilim: What Is the Difference?

Both are flatwoven and both are often reversible, which is why the names get swapped. They are not the same rug. Here is how origin, weave and design set them apart, and which suits which space.

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Bespoke · 8 October 2026 · 7 min

Custom Size vs Standard Size Rugs: Which Should You Buy?

Standard sizes are convenient and custom sizes fit. The right choice depends on the room, the furniture and the budget, and sometimes on a single awkward alcove. Here is how to decide.

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Sourcing · 18 October 2026 · 8 min

Cushion Cover & Pillow Manufacturers & Exporters in India (Listed by Year Established)

Five Indian companies whose own websites show cushions, cushion covers or pillows, listed by the year each says it was established, each with its source page. An ordering, not a ranking, published by Raheem & Son, which is included.

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Sourcing · 18 October 2026 · 9 min

Hand-Knotted Rug Manufacturers & Exporters in India (Listed by Year Established)

Seven Indian companies whose own websites show hand-knotted rugs, listed by the year each says it was established, each with its source page. An ordering, not a ranking, published by Raheem & Son, which is included.

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Sourcing · 18 October 2026 · 8 min

Hand-Tufted Rug Manufacturers & Exporters in India (Listed by Year Established)

Seven Indian companies whose own websites show hand-tufted rugs, listed by the year each says it was established, with a source for each. An ordering, not a ranking, published by Raheem & Son, which is included.

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Sourcing · 18 October 2026 · 8 min

Handloom Rug Manufacturers & Exporters in India (Listed by Year Established)

Six Indian companies whose own websites show handloom or hand-loomed rugs, listed by the year each says it was established, with a source page for each. An ordering, not a ranking, published by Raheem & Son, which is included.

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Sourcing · 18 October 2026 · 8 min

Flatweave & Dhurrie Rug Manufacturers & Exporters in India (Listed by Year Established)

Six Indian companies whose own websites show flatweave or dhurrie rugs, listed by the year each says it was established, with a source for each. An ordering, not a ranking, published by Raheem & Son, which is included.

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Sourcing · 18 October 2026 · 8 min

Indian Rug Exporters by Countries Served and Named Clients (Listed by Stated Reach)

What seven Indian rug companies say, on their own websites, about the number of countries they serve and the clients they name. Ordered by the country count each states. Self-reported, unaudited, published by Raheem & Son, which is included.

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