Total Knotting Time is an estimation that we make, but a very accurate one. We know (from KPSI multiplied times the total rug area) how many total knots are in any Area Rug and we know the rate that master craftsman can weave. So we can calculate the Total Knotting Time.

For our hand-made, one-of-a-kind area rugs, we like to provide this estimate because it helps convey just how much went into it's making. This is just weave time and does not include all of the other things a master craftsman must do to weave an Area Rug, including designing the rug's color scheme and layout as well.

And as our agents and suppliers buy Area Rugs on the world market to offer to you, we can also get a very good idea of the total labor costs as well as establishing a reasonable estimated retail value for each area rug.

Glancing at Total Knotting Time for an Area Rug seems to give people a deeper respect for their value and adds to their appeal. These Area Rugs are literally works of art and an artist doesn't just whip up a new rug in a few hours. With expected service lifetimes sometimes exceeding 100 years, it's no wonder a lot of time went into their creation.