Nepalese Rugs

What makes rugs from Nepal special?

Nepal’s knotting tradition is closely tied to Tibetan culture. Many families who knot in the Himalayas today carry this heritage forward, and each workshop combines the old craft with a signature of its own. According to our product data, our Nepalese rugs have 35,000 to 70,000 knots per square metre. That is fewer than a Nain, but it produces a sturdy pile that feels soft and full. Because the wool is spun and dyed by hand, the colour does not shimmer evenly everywhere. This Abrash, a natural play of colour in the pile, is especially lovely on plain rugs and shows that a person was at work. More in our guide What is Abrash?

Which rooms suit Nepalese rugs?

Their calm colours make them a foundation for living rooms and bedrooms. With a sofa, the rule of thumb is that the rug finishes flush with it or reaches slightly under the front feet, and the coffee table stands fully on it. Many pieces come in sizes around 170 × 240 and 150 × 200 cm, right for a seating area. Next to a patterned Persian or Kelim, a plain Nepalese rug works as a quiet partner: one rug may speak, the other should listen. Our guide Placing a Rug in Front of the Sofa shows how to find the right size for your sofa.

Tip: with ‘View in your room’ on the product page, you can use your smartphone to place any Nepalese rug in your room at full size.