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The Journal

The Journal

Notes on craft, material, and specifying hand-knotted carpets for real projects.

Weaver's hands tying knots at a traditional carpet loom

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New Zealand Wool vs. Tibetan Highland Wool: A Material Comparison

Two of our most requested base materials behave differently underfoot and under light. Here's how to choose between them.

Tsultrim Design Studio · August 30, 2026

Close-up macro texture of hand-spun wool yarn

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The Tibetan Loop-Knot, Explained

The technique that defines every carpet we weave — and why it still can't be replicated by machine.

Tsultrim Design Studio · August 30, 2026

Weaver's hands tying knots at a traditional carpet loom

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A Craft Carried Out of Exile: How Nepal Became a Carpet Capital

The industry we work in today began as a survival trade among Tibetan refugees in the early 1960s.

Himalay Tsultrim · August 30, 2026

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Test Author · August 30, 2026

Hands dyeing textile fiber in a natural indigo dye vat

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Reading Knot Density: What 60, 80, and 100 KPSI Actually Mean

Knot density is the single number designers ask for most — and the most commonly misunderstood. Here's what it changes underfoot.

Tsultrim Design Studio · August 30, 2026

Weaver's hands tying knots at a traditional carpet loom

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Specifying Rugs for Hospitality: Lessons from the Project Floor

Boutique hotel lobbies and suites put different demands on a carpet than a private residence. Here's what we've learned supplying both.

Tsultrim Design Studio · August 30, 2026

Close-up macro texture of hand-spun wool yarn

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Caring for a Hand-Knotted Wool Carpet

A hand-knotted carpet is built to outlast the room it's placed in — with the right care.

Tsultrim Design Studio · August 30, 2026