A carpet generally describes a textile floor covering that can span an entire room or home. A rug is usually movable, sized for a particular area, and is not permanently attached to the floor.

A design is drawn onto stretched canvas and yarn is inserted with a tufting tool. The rug is then inspected, secured with backing, sheared and carefully finished. Hand-tufted rugs can be created in wool, viscose, bamboo silk and other fibres.

A handloom rug is woven on a manually operated loom by skilled artisans. Depending on its construction, it may be reversible or backed, and can be produced in wool, viscose, bamboo silk and other materials.

Each knot is individually tied by an artisan on a vertical loom. After weaving, the rug is trimmed, washed, sun-dried, stretched and inspected. Knot density, materials and craftsmanship determine its character and quality.

Flat-weave rugs have no raised pile and are often reversible, lightweight and easy to move. They may be handwoven or machine-made in materials such as wool, cotton, jute and bamboo silk.

Yes. APCO can develop a rug around your preferred design, colour, shape and dimensions. The team can match supplied references, share artwork and colour options, and create a sample before production when required.