The cost of a hand-knotted rug is set by four factors: knot density (knots per square meter), material (silk grades cost the most, wool the least), size, and design complexity. Because every knot is tied manually, a single large-format piece represents months of skilled labor, which is why hand-knotted pieces cost a multiple of hand-tufted equivalents.
The four pricing factors
| Factor | Effect on price |
|---|---|
| Knot density | Higher density = finer detail = more hours |
| Material | Silk and botanical silk highest, wool baseline |
| Size and shape | Linear growth with area, premiums for irregular shapes |
| Design complexity | Multicolor and curved patterns add knots and time |
How Sarelli prices custom pieces
Sarelli Interiors Textiles prices each piece individually from the specification: material blend, dimensions, pile and design. Clients receive a quotation after submitting the project through the custom rugs service; a 30 by 30 centimeter strike-off validates color and structure before full production. For faster and more budget-efficient custom formats, the hand-tufted route in the same service covers pile heights of 8 to 16 millimeters. Finished references are in the luxury rugs collection.
