ELLO RUGS

Hand-tufted rugs are made using a technique that involves manually punching strands of yarn into a canvas stretched on a frame using a tufting tool. Unlike hand-knotted rugs, which require the labor-intensive process of knotting individual fibers, hand-tufted rugs are quicker and less costly to produce.

Here’s an overview of the process and characteristics of hand-tufted rugs:

Process:

1. Design Transfer: A design is drawn or printed onto a canvas that is tightly stretched on a frame.

2. Tufting: Using a hand-held tufting gun, the artisan pushes the yarn through the canvas following the design. This forms the rug’s pile.

3. Securing the Tufts: After tufting is complete, a layer of latex is applied to the back of the rug to hold the tufts in place.

4. Backing: A fabric backing is glued onto the rug to cover the latex and provide additional structure.

5. Shearing and Finishing: The rug is then sheared to create an even surface and give it the desired texture and appearance.