Ritika Hand Knotted Shag Rug
- Size
- Our highest-quality construction. Ritika is hand knotted of wool and cotton with a high .875” pile.
- Ritika is GoodWeave certified, ensuring our commitment to ethical production and the support of weavers' communities.
- Shedding is an inherent characteristic of wool rugs and will gradually subside with vacuuming and proper care.
- A rug’s colors are highly influenced by your environment and lighting. We recommend ordering an 18" x 18" sample for reference.
- Don’t forget a rug pad—we strongly recommend one for safety, cushioning, easy vacuuming, and longevity.
- Rug Fibers: 87% Wool, 12% Cotton, 1% Other Fiber
- Made in India
- Clean spills immediately by blotting with a clean, white sponge or cloth.
- Professional cleaning recommended.
- Appropriate rug pad is highly recommended on all surfaces to prevent slipping, add cushion, and improve durability.
- Expect shedding.
- For vacuuming, use a vacuum cleaner without a beater bar or one where you can set the bar to the highest pile setting. If your vacuum has variable power settings, set on low. Vacuum full length of the rug, turn and repeat to the next area, rather than back and forth motion.
Earthy neutrals, dimensional depth—Ritika’s high-low pile and coloring suggest natural inspiration, like striations in rock or ripples in the sand.
behind the craft
The Journey of a Hand-Knotted Rug
Preparing the Yarn
Wool rugs start with raw fibers. The Katwari (spinner) layers strands together on a bristled pad, brushing them to remove clumped dirt and knots. She then spins the wool on a charka, creating the yarn.
Creating the Color Story
The wool thread is then dyed by an experienced artisan, timing the yarn’s soak in the dye—time that could be the difference between azure and powder blue. These colors become the foundation of your rug’s design.
Weaving One Knot At a Time
When it’s time to weave, each knot is tied individually, row by row, line by line. This requires months of skilled work where the weaver follows a rug map to guide them in bringing their design to life.
Completing Finishing Details
Once the rug is complete, it is washed and sheared by hand. This is important, meticulous work: One false move and months of work could be lost. Once sheared, the rug is ready to come home to you.
responsibly made
What’s in a Label?
Our selection is a reflection of our values, putting quality and care at the forefront. We are intentional about the materials we use and partner with makers that uphold safe, ethical, and sustainable production practices whenever possible—earning certifications like this one—because your home deserves only the best.
GoodWeave Certified
Rugs and textiles that carry the GoodWeave certification indicate that they’ve been made in factories using ethical and sustainable labor practices, ensuring that no forced or child labor has been used in the process.