A hand-tufted carpet is a custom floor covering manufactured by artisans who use specialized pneumatic tufting guns to push individual yarn threads through a primary canvas backing. Sarelli Interiors Textiles produces hand-tufted carpets using natural fibers to achieve precise pile heights ranging from 8 millimeters to 16 millimeters.
Hand-tufted carpets require approximately 40 to 60 hours of manual labor per square meter to complete. The artisan traces a specific design onto a stretched cotton canvas before operating the tufting gun. The tufting gun injects the yarn through the canvas to form continuous loops on the opposite side. The artisan can leave the yarn loops intact for a loop-pile finish or cut the loops to create a cut-pile finish.
The hand-tufting production process at Sarelli Textiles
The hand-tufting production process at Sarelli Textiles involves stretching a primary cotton canvas over a vertical metal frame before artisans inject dyed yarns using pneumatic hand-tufting tools. The hand-tufting method allows the production team to complete complex geometric or floral patterns within a standard 6 to 8 week timeframe.
During the Hand-Tufted Production phase, Sarelli applies a secondary backing using a natural latex adhesive that requires 48 hours of curing time at 22 degrees Celsius. The cured latex secures the yarn loops permanently in place. After the latex cures completely, technicians attach a final protective cotton backing to the underside of the carpet. The finishing stage involves hand-carving the carpet pile using specialized shears to create a three-dimensional texture along the pattern borders.
Material specifications and density metrics for Sarelli hand-tufted rugs
Sarelli hand-tufted rugs feature a standard pile density of 4.5 kilograms per square meter when manufactured using 100 percent New Zealand wool at a 12-millimeter pile height. The specific density and final weight depend entirely on the chosen fiber composition and the requested pile height.
Clients can select specific Rug Materials based on the intended application. Sarelli sources New Zealand wool because the wool fiber measures 33 to 35 microns in diameter. The 33 to 35 micron count ensures high durability for heavy-traffic residential and commercial spaces. Clients frequently combine New Zealand wool with botanical silk to add a distinct surface sheen. A standard wool and botanical silk blend contains 70 percent wool and 30 percent botanical silk. The botanical silk sections reflect light differently depending on the viewing angle.
| Pile Height (mm) | Material Composition | Estimated Weight (kg/m²) |
|---|---|---|
| 8 mm | 100% New Zealand Wool | 3.8 kg/m² |
| 12 mm | 70% Wool / 30% Botanical Silk | 4.5 kg/m² |
| 16 mm | 100% Botanical Silk | 5.2 kg/m² |
Customization options for hand-tufted carpets
Sarelli offers extensive customization options for hand-tufted carpets, allowing clients to specify exact dimensions, select from 1,200 distinct dye shades, and determine specific pile heights. The bespoke manufacturing process accommodates oversized rugs measuring up to 8 meters in width without visible seams.
Through the Bespoke Customization service, designers submit digital artwork or physical fabric swatches to the Sarelli design team. The design team translates the submitted references into a digital rendering within 72 hours. Sarelli provides physical strike-offs measuring 30 by 30 centimeters for client approval before full production begins. Clients can review the physical strike-offs by visiting the Showroom or by requesting direct shipping to their design studio.
