Wovenhall Kilburn Hand-Knotted Rug

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Hand-knotted in combed wool, finished to lie flat from the first day on the floor.

Every Kilburn is knotted by hand on a cotton foundation, a slower process than most retail rugs but one that lets the weaver correct tension row by row rather than trusting a loom to do it evenly. The wool itself is combed rather than carded, which straightens the fibre before spinning and gives the finished pile a slight sheen instead of a flat, dull surface. Colour comes from plant-based dye lots, so two rugs from the same run will always sit a shade apart, a small variation we consider proof of process rather than a flaw to correct. On the floor, the jute backing does the quiet work: it adds weight and structure without stiffening the rug, so it lies flat against boards or tile without curling at the corners. The pile softens with the first weeks of foot traffic and settles into a slightly lower, denser finish that holds its shape for years of ordinary use. It suits a living room or a study equally well, anywhere that gets daily footfall rather than occasional passing.

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Aiden Marchetti

A hand-knotted rug rewards patience on both ends, the weaver's and the owner's. What you get in return is a floor piece that keeps its shape long after a machine-made equivalent would have gone flat.

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Common Questions

How long does it take to knot a rug this size? +

A rug of this scale takes several weeks on the loom, since each knot is tied and trimmed individually rather than woven mechanically.

How do I clean it day to day? +

Vacuum with the nap on a low suction setting, and blot spills right away rather than rubbing them into the pile.

Will the colours fade? +

Plant-based dyes mellow gently with light exposure over the years, which most owners find gives the rug a settled, lived-in look rather than a washed-out one.

Does it need a rug pad? +

A thin rug pad underneath is worth adding on hard floors, mainly to stop slipping and to spread the weight of foot traffic more evenly.

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