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Knotted rugs

This traditional velvet carpet technique has hardly changed for centuries and is carried out on vertical looms by talented craftsmen.

The drawing, at a scale of 1, made in color on graph paper (each square corresponding to a node) is entirely drawn and colored, point by point.

The knotter will follow it from his loom and knot the corresponding material threads onto the warp threads, forming a row of loops around a rod.

The fiber is then compacted with a mallet and the loops are cut to form the pile of the rug.

The rug is then carefully hand-washed to enhance the shine and softness of the velvet, and then air-dried.

The finishing touches follow, including shaving, chiseling according to the designs, and overlocking.

The quality of a knotted rug, the result of a unique artisanal process, is defined by the number of knots per square meter; the higher the number, the finer the design.

This traditional process, entirely done by hand, guarantees exceptional durability and beauty to the ru

Hand-knotted rugs embody one of the most precious skills of Maison Serge Lesage.

Each rug is entirely handmade and is the result of meticulous work where each thread is individually knotted by the artisan.

This demanding technique allows for great fineness of design and gives rise to pieces of remarkable richness.

The Serge Lesage collection now comprises more than 90 hand-knotted creations, mainly crafted from wool, combined depending on the model with Tencel, viscose, bamboo, or jute.

The choice of materials and the density of the knotting offer particular depth to the colors and patterns.

The differences in pile height also allow for playing with reliefs and highlighting certain details of the design.
The light then reveals all the subtlety of the textures and makes the appearance of the rug evolve throughout the day.

Each piece is given particular care, from knotting to the hand-finished details.

Both durable and timeless, our knotted rugs bear witness to exceptional craftsmanship serving contemporary creation.

Unique pieces by their character, designed to lastingly accompany interiors.