5 steps to design your very own Custom Handmade Carpet

A carpet is not only a floor covering, but a statement piece to most people, a piece of art that characterises a space.

Although mass-produced carpets are convenient, there is something incomparable about feeling the happiness of having an individually made, handmade carpet. It is a chance to make this a heritage of your own and bring your personal vision to life.

Companies such as Yak Carpet have been ensuring that these visions are realised for the clients over the decades. In case you have ever wanted to create your masterpiece, here are five steps that can help you take it through the process of creating, in case you did not plan before.

Step 1: Envision Your Masterpiece

Defining your vision is the most important and the first step. Take into consideration the room in which the handmade carpet will be put. Is it a busy place, such as a living room, or a quiet bedroom?

What is the current decor and colour scheme? Consider the kind of style you desire, whether it is a traditional Persian carpet pattern with detailed floral patterns or a modern abstract one. Take inspiration from magazines, art, and even nature. Keep in mind, it is your opportunity to design your own area rug that fits your house perfectly.

Step 2: Choose Your Materials

Your carpet will have a look, feel and durability depending on the type of materials you use. Yak Carpet has a diversity of high-quality materials, such as 100% pure Kashmiri silk and soft New Zealand wool, which last long.

Silk carpets in pure form are known to have amazing shine and detail, and hence are best suited in a low-traffic place where they can be a head-turner. A great option because of its resiliency, natural stain resistance, and rich texture is wool, in particular, New Zealand wool, which is a good option when it comes to a high-traffic custom rug.

Step 3: Collaborate with a Designer

After having the idea, it is now time to get a design professional to work on the idea. It is at this point that your vision is translated into a detailed blueprint, which may be in the form of a CAD (Computer-Aided Design) drawing.

Here, all the knots have been thought out and all the colours are carefully chosen. An experienced designer will assist you in streamlining your thoughts, suggesting the most appropriate materials depending on your requirements, and also make sure that the shape and size are ideal for your area. 

Such a partnership promises that the completed custom handmade carpet will be exactly what you want without any snags. Companies like Yak Carpet also assist with providing a designer to complete the CAD and personally help you out in each case.

Step 4: Approve the Strike-Off

A small sample is produced before the weaving process commences, and is referred to as a strike-off. This sample article will see and touch a piece of the final product in a small portion. 

Checking the colours, materials and knot density is a critical measure to ensure that you get what you had in mind. This is what you have to finally make up your mind before the full-scale weaving commences. 

An original carpet house, such as Yak Carpet, will never fail to give you this essential sample of your acceptance, as they have invested in quality and satisfaction of the people.

Step 5: Await Your Hand-Woven Treasure

The weaving process, which is a real labour of love, can commence with the strike-off approved. Each thread will be hand-knotted by a team of professional weavers, according to the CAD. 

The duration of making a handmade carpet also differs highly according to the size and complexity of a given carpet, and it can take months or even years. This commitment is what has made these carpets stand out from the machine-made ones; hence, each one is a masterpiece.

Lastly, your own handmade carpet is then taken through final finishing and quality checks, and then delivered to your doorstep and installed in the desired area.