Buyer guide · Pricing
How bulk handmade rug pricing works
The price of a handmade rug in bulk is set by construction, knot density, fibre, size, colour count, pile height and finishing, and quantity. We do not publish rates. You send a brief, we sample in 5 to 20 days, and we quote your specification in writing from 1 piece.
Last updated: 30 October 2026
Terms at a glance
Ordering terms
- Minimum order
- 1 piece
- Sampling cost
- Credited against your order
- Sampling
- 5 to 20 days
- Bulk production
- 8 to 16 weeks
- NDA
- Signed as standard before designs are shared
- Label, barcode, packaging
- Your own, on request
- Payment terms
- 50% advance, 50% before dispatch
The seven things that move the price
| Driver | Why it matters | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | Hand-knotted takes the most weaver hours. Hand-tufted and flatweave take fewer. Handloom sits between. | Biggest single driver |
| Knot density | More knots per square inch means more time at the loom. Finer densities also lengthen production. | Hand-knotted only |
| Fibre | Wool, silk, bamboo silk, viscose, cotton, jute and recycled PET differ in raw material cost and in how they are processed. | See the fibre guide |
| Size | Larger rugs use more material and weaving time. Non-standard sizes and shapes need their own set-up. | Standard or custom |
| Colour count | More colours means more dyeing, more yarn handling and more sampling effort. | Design dependent |
| Pile height and finishing | Taller pile uses more yarn. Carving, clipping and edge work add hand finishing time. | Per specification |
| Quantity | Volume changes how production is planned. We quote the quantity you give us. | From 1 piece |
Each driver is set by your specification, so two rugs of the same size can be priced very differently. Typical ranges for density and pile are on rug specifications.
Why we do not publish prices
A single price list would mislead, because the seven drivers above change from one brief to the next. We do not publish per-piece, per-sample or per-square-foot prices. We quote your specification in writing, and the sampling cost is credited against your order.
How to get an accurate quote
- Choose a construction, or tell us the look and we advise. Compare options in hand-knotted vs hand-tufted.
- State fibre, size, pile preference and number of colours.
- Give your estimated first quantity and target market.
- Send a drawing, CAD file, image or physical sample. An NDA is signed as standard before designs are shared.
- Ask for sampling. We sample in 5 to 20 days and the cost is credited against your order.
Ways to manage cost without cutting quality
- Sample one design in two constructions and compare, as described in the sampling process.
- Reduce the number of colours or simplify the border before sampling.
- Use standard sizes where your range allows. See rug sizes and custom sizes.
- Plan reorders on a calendar: repeat orders.
Request a quote for your specification
Send your design, size and estimated quantity. We reply within two business days, usually within one. Minimum order: 1 piece. Sampling cost is credited against your order. Payment: 50% advance, 50% before dispatch.
Buyer questions
Bulk rug pricing: your questions
What affects the price of a handmade rug in bulk?
Construction, knot density, fibre, size, number of colours, pile height and finishing, and quantity. Each is set by your specification.
Can you give me a price per square foot?
No. We do not publish per-square-foot rates because the price depends on the full specification. Send a brief and we quote in writing.
Is there a minimum order to get a quote?
No. The minimum order is 1 piece, and we quote at any quantity.
Do I pay for samples?
Samples carry a cost quoted for your brief, and the sampling cost is credited against your order.
Which construction costs the most?
Hand-knotted takes the most weaver hours, so it is usually the most expensive. We quote your design in more than one construction if you want to compare.
How fast will I get a quote?
We reply to quote requests within two business days, usually within one.
Does a larger quantity lower the unit price?
Quantity is one of the quote drivers. We price the quantity you give us, so tell us your first order and your likely reorders.
What are your payment terms?
Payment is 50% advance and 50% before dispatch.