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Construction Methods
Our Rug Manufacturing Range
Planet Arts manufactures across six construction methods — each suited to distinct end uses, price points, and design specifications. Every type is available in custom sizes, colours, and materials.
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Hand Knotted Rugs
Each knot is tied individually by a skilled artisan on a vertical loom — a single piece can contain hundreds of thousands of knots. The most labour-intensive construction method produces the most durable and design-complex result in the handmade rug category.
Formal living rooms, flagship hospitality lobbies, collector-level commissions
Knot density (KPSI) determines detail resolution and price tier
Wool, wool-silk blend, and pure silk constructions available
Appreciates in value over time; repairable and restorable indefinitely
A tufting gun drives pile yarn through a stretched canvas backing, creating consistent density and texture at significantly faster production speeds than knotting. Canvas is backed with cotton and latex for stability, producing a reliable commercial-grade finish.
Hotel guest rooms, residential bedrooms, contemporary commercial interiors
Faster lead times suit larger-volume hospitality orders
Wool, viscose, bamboo silk, and blended yarns available
Woven on traditional looms — weft threads interlace directly with the warp, producing a structured flat or low-pile surface with inherent durability and a clean, architectural line quality. One of the most versatile constructions for material and format variation.
Modern and minimalist interiors, transitional spaces, layering bases
Cotton, wool, jute, and blended yarn constructions
Low maintenance; consistent structure across large-format pieces
Well-suited to repeat orders and collection development
No pile — warp and weft interlock in the same plane, creating a reversible, low-profile surface with excellent durability-to-weight ratio. Kilims, Dhurries, and Soumaks are established flatweave traditions manufactured at Planet Arts across multiple weaving structures.
Layering, high-traffic corridors, coastal and organic interiors
Lightweight, reversible, easy to maintain
Wool, jute, cotton, and blended constructions
Competitive price point relative to pile constructions
Yarn or fabric strips are braided into long ropes, then coiled and stitched into shape. The construction is inherently informal and extremely durable — particularly suited to natural fibre materials. Round, oval, and rectangular forms are produced in custom dimensions.
Casual residential, entry areas, children's spaces, country homes
Jute, wool, cotton, and blended natural yarns
Custom round, oval, and rectangular forms available
Among the most durable constructions for heavy-use applications
Precision digital printing applied to a tufted or woven base — enabling photographic detail, gradient fields, brand graphics, and pattern complexity that hand processes cannot replicate at comparable cost or speed. Ideal for commercial and brand-driven applications.
Material selection determines how a rug performs, how it ages, and how it sits within a design scheme. The comparison below gives designers and procurement teams a working reference for specifying the right material for each project.
Planet Arts sources all primary yarns — wool, silk, jute, cotton, and regenerated fibres — to quality specification before production begins. Custom blends, twist levels, and dye lots are available for collection or hospitality projects requiring fibre consistency across multiple pieces.
All materials are available in natural and custom-dyed finishes. Pantone, RAL, and client sample matching is standard across our full production range.
Knotted and tufted; contemporary luxury, accent pieces
Custom Manufacturing
Made to Your Specification. Manufactured in Jaipur.
Planet Arts operates as a direct custom manufacturing partner — not a catalogue supplier. Every dimension, colour, material, texture, and pattern element is negotiable from the first conversation. Our role is to engineer a rug that precisely matches your design intent, whether you supply detailed specifications or need help developing the brief from the ground up.
We work with interior designers, architects, rug brands, hospitality procurement teams, and importers. Project scope ranges from a single bespoke commission to a coordinated programme across multiple spaces and construction types.
Any dimension — from accent pieces under 2×3 ft to architectural installations exceeding 20×30 ft. Non-standard aspect ratios and runner formats for corridor and staircase applications are standard within our production range.
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Custom Shapes
Round, oval, hexagonal, octagonal, and architectural free-form shapes. Shaped rugs for curved furniture groupings, irregular floor plans, or architectural insets require a technical drawing or precise dimension specification — we advise on construction suitability for any given shape.
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Custom Colours
Pantone, RAL, NCS, and physical sample matching. Gradient fields, abrash effects, tonal ranges, and solid ground colours. Dyed wool strike-off samples are produced and shipped for approval before production is confirmed.
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Custom Materials
Single-fibre and blended-fibre construction across wool, silk, bamboo silk, jute, cotton, viscose, Tencel, hemp, and linen. Specific twist levels, yarn weights, and pile heights are available for collection-level orders requiring fibre consistency across a range.
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Custom Textures
Cut pile, loop pile, cut-and-loop, high-low carving, sculpted relief, flatweave, and mixed-construction textures within a single piece. Texture maps can be translated from design files or physical reference samples supplied by the client.
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Custom Patterns
Geometric, botanical, abstract, transitional, or bespoke motif development. Patterns developed from supplied artwork in AI, PDF, TIFF, or EPS format — or designed from scratch in collaboration with our studio team based on reference images or hand-sketched layouts.
Designer Collaboration
Interior designers work directly with our production and development teams. We accept design files, mood boards, physical material swatches, and reference images, and translate them into production-ready specifications. Strike-off samples are produced before any production commitment. We understand repeat patterns, scale relationships, and how a rug reads in situ — not just on screen. Trade pricing and project-specific accounts are available for working designers.
Architect & Specification Projects
Architectural projects require documentation, compliance, and coordination with other trades. Planet Arts provides detailed product data sheets, fibre specifications, Martindale ratings, fire compliance data (NFPA 253; Crib 5 on request), and CSI MasterFormat Division 12 specifications. We align with FF&E procurement schedules and can coordinate phased delivery across project milestones without requiring repeated re-briefing.
Hospitality Projects
Hotel and resort programmes require scale, consistency, and timeline discipline. Planet Arts has manufactured coordinated rug programmes for lobbies, corridors, guest rooms, restaurants, and spa areas. We offer design continuity across multiple construction types and supply production-run documentation to support FF&E delivery schedules. Compliance documentation for all major hospitality markets is available as standard.
How We Work
From Enquiry to Delivery — Four Stages
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Brief & Specification
Submit a project brief, reference images, design files, or a description of requirements. Our production team reviews and returns a feasibility assessment within 48 hours. No obligation at this stage.
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Sampling
Colour strike-offs, material samples, or full-scale design panels are produced depending on project scope. Samples are shipped for physical approval before any production quantity is committed.
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Production
Approved specifications enter our Jaipur facility. Quality inspection occurs at every stage — from yarn preparation through weaving, finishing, washing, and binding. Every piece is reviewed against the approved sample before release.
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Export & Delivery
Export documentation, packing, and freight coordination handled end-to-end. Air and sea freight to the US, UK, UAE, Europe, and Australia, with full customs compliance and CEPC documentation included.
Ready to develop a custom rug project? Talk to our manufacturing team directly.
The right construction and material choice depends on the demands of the space. The guide below reflects how we advise designers, architects, and procurement teams when specifying rugs for distinct environments.
Living Room
Best Construction
Hand Knotted or Hand Tufted
Best Material
Wool or Wool-Silk Blend
The anchor piece of any interior. Prioritise construction quality and pattern resolution. Choose a size that allows all main furniture legs to sit on or around the rug when the grouping is arranged.
Bedroom
Best Construction
Hand Tufted
Best Material
Wool or Bamboo Silk Blend
Low-traffic; prioritise softness underfoot and pile depth. Hand-tufted wool in a generous pile height delivers comfort at a practical price point relative to hand-knotted alternatives.
Dining Room
Best Construction
Flatweave or Handloom
Best Material
Wool or Cotton
Chair legs move constantly — flatweave handles friction far better than deep pile. Size to allow chairs to remain on the rug when pulled out from the table.
Luxury Villas
Best Construction
Hand Knotted — bespoke design
Best Material
Silk or Wool-Silk Blend
Villa projects are best treated as custom commissions. Material quality and design specificity signal the level of investment — a single hand-knotted statement piece typically defines the design language of an entire room.
Hotels
Best Construction
Custom Tufted (rooms), Knotted (feature areas)
Best Material
Wool — Martindale-rated and fire-compliant
Lobby rugs must meet durability, fire, and brand requirements simultaneously. We provide NFPA and Crib 5 compliance data and coordinate matched-design programmes across lobby, corridor, and guest room applications.
Restaurants
Best Construction
Hand Tufted or Flatweave
Best Material
Wool Blend or Treated Flatweave
Brand coherence, acoustic benefit, and cleanability are the primary criteria. Low-pile tufted and flatweave constructions handle food-service environments most effectively; avoid long pile in high-footfall circulation routes.
Retail Spaces
Best Construction
Printed or Flatweave
Best Material
Blended or Cotton
Brand experience through underfoot design. Printed rugs deliver precise brand graphic reproduction; flatweave provides durability and cost-effective seasonal replacement. Both support fast turnaround for campaign-driven changes.
Corporate Spaces
Best Construction
Handloom or Hand Tufted
Best Material
Wool Blend
Acoustic benefit, professional aesthetic, and durability. Wool-blend tufted and handloom constructions are cost-effective for large-format office applications. Patterns can incorporate brand palette and motif references.
The Manufacturer Advantage
Why Planet Arts
Buying direct from a manufacturer changes what is achievable — and the economics of achieving it. There are no intermediaries between your specification and the artisan executing it.
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Two Decades of Manufacturing
Twenty years of continuous production experience means we have encountered — and resolved — most challenges that arise in custom rug development. That depth of knowledge lives in our production team, not in a manual.
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Jaipur Manufacturing Base
Our production is based in Jaipur — the established centre of India's finest handmade rug industry. We work with teams of skilled artisans whose knowledge of construction, dyeing, and finishing is generational.
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CEPC & EPCH Certified
Planet Arts holds active membership with the Carpet Export Promotion Council (CEPC) and the Export Promotion Council for Handicrafts (EPCH) — required documentation for verified export operations serving international markets.
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Custom Development Capability
We do not sell from a catalogue. Every project begins with a specification conversation. Our development team translates design intent — from mood boards to technical drawings — into production-ready manufacturing files.
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Strict Quality Control
Inspection occurs at every production stage: yarn selection, dyeing, weaving, finishing, washing, and pre-shipment. Every piece is reviewed against the approved sample before release. We do not export what we would not endorse.
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International Export Experience
We export to the US, UK, UAE, Europe, and Australia on a continuous basis. Our team manages freight, customs documentation, and compliance requirements for each destination market as a routine part of every order.
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Designer & Architect Friendly
We work to design briefs, not just purchase orders. Mood boards, reference images, material swatches, and hand-sketched layouts are starting points we work with regularly. Our sampling process is built around your approval process.
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Hospitality Programme Capability
Scale orders, phased delivery, compliance documentation, and coordinated design across multiple spaces and construction types — all managed from a single direct manufacturing relationship, without handoffs to third parties.
What Changes When You Buy Direct — Without a Middleman
Your specification is executed by the team who made the sample, not relayed through a chain of agents
Adjustments and revisions are resolved faster — there is no third party to coordinate or translate through
Pricing reflects manufacturing cost, not layered retail and distribution margins
Quality issues, if they arise, are resolved at source — not disputed between parties after arrival
The relationship improves over time — we learn your standards, your clients, and your typical briefs
Full access to all materials, constructions, and specifications, without a sales layer that only presents catalogue options
Selected Projects
Manufacturing in Context
A cross-section of our custom manufacturing range — from single bespoke residential commissions to coordinated hospitality programmes across multiple spaces.
Practical answers to the questions we receive most often from designers, importers, architects, hotels, and retailers sourcing handmade rugs.
Yes — all constructions are available in custom dimensions. We manufacture from accent sizes under 2×3 ft through to architectural-scale installations exceeding 20×30 ft. Non-standard aspect ratios and runner formats are standard within our production range. Provide your room measurements and we will advise on optimal sizing and construction suitability.
Yes. We accept Pantone references, RAL codes, NCS codes, and physical fabric, paint, or tile samples for colour matching. Dyed wool strike-off samples are produced and shipped for physical approval before production is confirmed. Minor dye-lot variation is inherent to natural fibre dyeing; we document and manage this across multi-piece orders.
Lead times vary by construction and complexity. Hand-tufted and flatweave pieces typically require 6–10 weeks from approved sample to dispatch. Hand-knotted rugs range from 12 to 24 weeks depending on size and knot density. Multi-piece programmes are scheduled against project milestones. A confirmed lead time is provided with each production quotation.
Yes. Planet Arts exports continuously to the United States, United Kingdom, UAE, Europe, and Australia. We manage full export documentation including commercial invoices, packing lists, certificates of origin, and CEPC export documentation. Both air and sea freight are available depending on timeline and order volume.
Yes — interior designers are one of our primary client groups. We work from design files, mood boards, reference images, and material specifications. Our sampling process accommodates the approval cycles typical of interior design projects. Trade accounts and project-specific pricing are available for working designers.
Yes. We accept artwork in AI, PDF, TIFF, and EPS format. For printed rugs, artwork is reviewed for resolution and colour profile before production. For hand-knotted and tufted constructions, pattern files are converted to production graph charts by our development team. We return a design confirmation and colour mapping for approval before sampling begins.
Our primary materials are wool, silk, bamboo silk, jute, and cotton. We also work with viscose, Tencel (lyocell), hemp, and linen, as well as custom blended yarns. Specific fibre grades, twist levels, and yarn weights can be specified for collection-level orders where material consistency across a range is required.
Yes. Hospitality is a core part of our production range. We manufacture coordinated programmes for lobbies, corridors, guest rooms, restaurants, and spa areas. All hospitality rugs are produced in materials with documented Martindale ratings. NFPA 253 compliance documentation and Crib 5 test results are available on request for major markets.
MOQ varies by construction type and customisation level. For single bespoke pieces — a custom hand-knotted commission or a one-off designer collaboration — there is no minimum quantity. For repeated production runs in a single specification, we recommend a minimum of 3–5 pieces to justify tooling and setup costs. Contact us with your project scope for a specific recommendation.
Yes — sampling is a standard and non-optional part of our custom process. For tufted and flatweave constructions, we typically produce a 12×12 inch or A4-format design and colour sample. For hand-knotted rugs, a small knotted panel of the pattern corner is produced. All samples are shipped for physical approval before any production commitment is confirmed.
Yes. We can supply wool under the Responsible Wool Standard (RWS) and offer GoodWeave-certified production for projects requiring it. Natural fibres including jute, cotton, hemp, and Tencel are inherently sustainable material choices. Oeko-Tex certified yarns are available on request. Confirm certification requirements at the project enquiry stage.
For North American hospitality and commercial markets, we manufacture to NFPA 253 (critical radiant flux) compliance. UK and European markets can be accommodated with Crib 5 and relevant BS/EN standards. Compliance documentation and test certificates are available. Specify the destination market and required standards at the enquiry stage.
Yes. Round, oval, hexagonal, octagonal, and architectural free-form shapes are within our standard production capability. Custom-shaped rugs for curved furniture groupings, irregular floor plans, or architectural insets require a technical drawing or precise dimension specification. We advise on construction suitability for any given shape before sampling begins.
Yes. We work with rug brands, importers, and retailers developing private-label collections. Design confidentiality is maintained as standard practice. We can manage the complete development cycle — pattern development, sampling, production, and export — under a non-disclosure arrangement. Enquire directly with a project description.
Quality inspection occurs at every stage: yarn selection and dye matching, weaving or tufting progress, finishing and washing, and pre-shipment. Every piece is reviewed against the approved sample before release for export. Pieces that do not meet specification are returned for correction — not shipped and disputed after arrival.
Submit an enquiry via our contact page with a project description, estimated dimensions, material preferences (if known), and your timeline. Reference images, design files, or Pantone references can be attached. Our production team responds within 48 hours with a feasibility assessment and next steps. There is no obligation at the enquiry stage.
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Handmade in Jaipur. Delivered Worldwide.
Whether you need a single bespoke piece or a coordinated programme across multiple spaces, Planet Arts manufactures to your exact specification.