FAQs

Look for GoodWeave certification, which audits looms in Nepal and India and verifies no child or forced labor; certification also funds education programs.

Felt + natural rubber pads add cushion and grip; size the pad about 1–2 inches smaller than the rug on all sides.

Wangden rugs are thicker, shag-fringed monastery seat rugs with lower knot counts and a distinct warp-faced back—great as cozy accent pieces.

A khaden is a traditional Tibetan sleeping rug around 3×5 feet; today, larger room-size Tibetan rugs adapt the same craft.

Traditional motifs include tiger pelts, dragons, clouds, and medallions; modern Tibetan rugs also feature abstract textures and subtle solids.

All rugs can fade with UV; use window film or shades, rotate every few months, and avoid prolonged direct sun to protect colors.

Flip it—hand-knotted Tibetan rugs show the pattern on the back with no canvas backing; tufted rugs have a cloth-covered latex back and often off-gas.

Many “Tibetan rugs” are woven in Nepal using Tibetan knots and designs; the terms often overlap, referring to Tibetan-style weaving made by the diaspora.

Hand-knotted Tibetan rugs typically range from about \$20–\$100+ per sq ft; designer pieces or silk blends can run \$7,000–\$11,000 for a 6×9.

It refers to weave fineness; higher counts capture finer detail but often have thinner pile. Common grades equate roughly to \~30–70 kpsi depending on workshop.

Yes—natural wool breathes and conducts heat; choose lower-pile Tibetan rugs and avoid extra-thick pads to keep systems efficient.

Generally yes—lanolin helps repel soiling; however, pet urine can damage dyes and cause odor, so treat promptly and consider professional wash for accidents.