Key Parameters That Influence Rug Pricing

1. Material Used

   • Wool (New Zealand, Indian, blended, etc.)

   • Viscose (artificial silk – less durable but luxurious look)

   • Silk (natural silk – very high cost)

   • Bamboo silk (eco-friendly alternative to viscose)

   • Cotton (for backing or flatweaves – lower cost)

   • PET/Recycled fibers (for indoor-outdoor rugs)

   • Leather/Other specialty materials

2. Design Complexity

   • Simple designs (plain, geometric, stripes) are cheaper.

   • Intricate designs (fine florals, Persian patterns, modern abstracts) increase labor and cost.

   • Custom designs always add extra cost.

3. Density (Knots or Tufts per Square Inch)

   • Higher density = more material + more labor hours = higher cost.

   • Especially critical for hand-knotted rugs (e.g., 80 knots, 150 knots, 300 knots).

4. Pile Height

   • Low pile rugs cost less (less wool/viscose used).

   • High pile/shag rugs cost more (more material, thicker look).

5. Backing and Finishing

   • Type of backing (cotton cloth, canvas, latex, felt)

   • Special finishes like antique washing, luster wash, etc., add cost.

6. Handwork Detailing

   • Hand carving (for 3D effect) in hand-tufted rugs adds labor and cost.

   • Embroidery, metallic threads, hand knotting on tufted rugs – all cost extra.

7. Color Count

   • Rugs with more colors (6+ shades) involve more wool dyeing and higher production complexity.

8. Production Technique

   • Hand-tufted is generally cheaper.

   • Hand-knotted is more expensive due to the intensive labor and time.

9. Lead Time and Urgency

   • Rush production orders attract a premium.

10. Size Customization

    • Unusual sizes (like 5.5 x 7.8 ft) often have slightly higher wastage/material margin added.

11. Country of Origin (Labor Cost)

    • Made in India, Nepal, Turkey, or Iran – the production origin influences cost based on labor and craftsmanship tradition.