The Journey of Katlin & Ruth’s Custom Hand-Knotted Jude Rug
We’ll continue updating this journey as Katlin & Ruth’s rugs move through each stage: knotting, trimming, washing, sun-drying, and finishing. Stay tuned for their transformation.
Preparing the Warp
The foundation threads are stretched and aligned on the loom. This tensioned base will hold thousands of hand-tied knots in perfect order.
Setting the Loom
Once warped, the loom is checked for even tension and straight lines so the pattern will stay true from the first knot to the last.
Preparing the Yarn
Color-matched wool is readied for weaving. Each skein is checked for strength and consistency — the palette for both rugs comes together here.
Hand-Rolling the Yarn
We call her Amma, she untangles yarns all day, everyday. Yarn is wound into smaller balls so the weavers can knot smoothly without tangles — a quiet, careful step that speeds up the loom work.
Knotting Begins
Meet your artisans Ashok & Murdhar, they have started tying knots row by row. Guided by the full-scale design map clipped behind the warp, the motif emerges thread by thread.
Started: Sep 9th, 2025
Important: Knotting Is Underway
With knotting started, the pattern will now grow steadily across the loom. We’ll share progress bands as the field and borders take shape, followed by the finishing stages.
We’ll keep adding photos and clips as new rows are completed.
Behind-the-Scenes Clips
Short moments from the studio as your rugs take shape.
Shearing
After knotting, the pile is leveled for a refined surface and crisp design.
Washing
A careful wash softens the wool and brightens the colors.
Sun-Drying
The rug dries naturally in sunlight, setting colors and fibers.
Stretching
Stretched to perfect dimensions so it lies flat.
Binding
Edges are bound and secured for durability.
Final Quality Check
Each rug is inspected before shipment to Katlin & Ruth.
Thank you, Katlin & Ruth, for letting us share the journey of your hand-knotted rugs.
