The Journey of a Single Knot: A Deep Dive into the Precision and Complexity of Obeetee Carpets

The history of carpets has always been one to be preserved. While the oldest rug in the world lies in a museum, brands across the world continue to craft such pieces that lend your space a part of that history. The story of Obeetee carpets began in the year 1920. With more than a century old now, we have been adding life to people’s homes ever since. For some, a carpet might just be a floor covering, while some may use it as a tapestry. For us, every carpet crafted holds a part of our heart, our story, and our legacy. A rug is a lifeless article, but an Obeetee rug is not just a product but a living accent of human emotions, precision, and traditions.

Anything and everything handmade takes a lot of time. A lifetime of practice of the art, looping every knot with precision and a detailed study of designs, is all a part of the process. In this blog, we aim to not only make you understand the complexity behind an Obeetee hand-knotted rug but also take you on a journey, making your next Obeetee purchase an experience. 

The journey begins with a demand and an idea, post execution in 4-5 steps, an Obeetee rug is born. Based on the requirements, the 1st step is sourcing of the fiber. We at Obeetee are active contributors to keeping the environment safe. Understanding the need of the hour, we use natural fibers, sourced most sustainably. From the best quality of wool from New Zealand, to the one derived from our very own native land, from international grade cotton to our very own home-manufactured recycled PET yarns, we have everything. 

The selected yarns are set to the dyeing centers. Using traditional dyeing techniques accompanied by modern machines, the yarns are dyed and sent to our looms to start the rug-making process. A hand-knotted carpet takes a lot of time to be crafted. Depending upon the number of knots, a rug can take upto to a year. A hand-knotted rug from Obeetee can have upto 300 knots per square inch. Some looms are in our factory, while most of our hand-knotted rugs are created at the homes of the weaver communities. 

The home of the weaver is where the spirit is added to our rugs. The art of hand-knotting that has been in the weaver family for generations is put to use. The technique itself adds to the legacy. Staying with the weaver’s family for so long, the carpet bears witness to their story. It eventually becomes a part of their lives. With each knot tied, you will find a story embraced within. The result, the carpet that you roll out in your space, has affection and the echo of the conversations it was once a part of. 

From the loom, the carpet is sent to the factory for finishing. The entire canvas goes through a detailed inspection process, a washing round, and the final edge binding. At this stage, the carpet embraces its final identity. Post delivery, you roll out the carpet in your space, knowing that you are adding an accent that is beyond the world of decor. From our home to yours, the carpet that once witnessed our stories now lies in your home. As long as this rug stays with you, it will be part of your family’s story. As time passes, it will stand out as an heirloom worthy piece, as passed down through generations, just like the art of hand-making.

At Obeetee, every knot has a meaning. To experience the magic of Obeetee firsthand, you can visit our flagship stores spread across the country.