How to Order a Custom Hand-Knotted Rug: Step-by-Step

Most buyers who approach a custom rug manufacturer for the first time have the same fear: they don’t know what they don’t know. What files do I need to send? How long will this actually take? What happens if the sample is wrong? Can I order just one piece? At NP Rugs – manufacturing hand-knotted […]

How to Source Handmade Rugs Directly from a Nepal Manufacturer: A Trade Buyer’s Complete Guide

Published: June 2026 | Reading time: 14 minutes | Written by: Np Rugs Export Team Sourcing handmade rugs directly from a Nepal manufacturer saves the average trade buyer 20–35% compared to purchasing through a distributor – and gives you control over design, quality, and lead times that no middleman can offer. This guide walks you […]

Hand-Knotted vs. Hand-Tufted Rugs: What Trade Buyers Need to Know

Understanding the difference between hand knotted vs hand tufted rugs is the most important decision a wholesale buyer makes – and the most commonly misunderstood one. In fact, we hear this story regularly. It’s why we write this down. Hand knotted vs hand tufted rugs: the construction difference that changes everything Hand-knotted: Hand-tufted: They look […]