Custom Rugs Chicago — Bespoke
Hand-Knotted Commissions
Custom rugs Chicago homeowners and interior designers commission for rooms that deserve more than off-the-shelf. Designed in consultation with Ghorban, hand-knotted by master artisans in his network. Any size, any colourway, any pattern. 16–24 week lead time from our Skokie workshop.
- Any sizeFrom 2×3 to 20×30 ft
- Hand-knottedWool · silk · blend
- 16–24 weeksTypical lead time
- From $3,500Starting price · 6×9 wool
How a custom rug
comes together
The custom rug process is collaborative by nature. You bring the room — its dimensions, light, palette, existing pieces. We bring the technical knowledge: weave structure, pile height, knot density, dye chemistry, and the network of master weavers in our master conservator’s care.
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Consultation
Room dimensions, design brief, palette, existing pieces, and budget. In-person or by video — your choice.
- 02
Design
Pattern, colourway, scale drawings. We revise until it is exactly right before any weaving begins.
- 03
Materials
Fibre and dye selection matched to the pile’s intended use, light exposure, and traffic. Natural and vegetable dyes available.
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Weaving
Hand-knotted by master weavers in Ghorban’s network. Progress photographs at 25%, 50%, and 75% completion.
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Delivery
Inspected by our master conservator on arrival. Installed or delivered rolled. Includes care documentation and a 5-year structural guarantee.
Choose your material
New Zealand Wool
The most versatile and durable option. Natural lanolin provides inherent stain resistance. Ideal for high-traffic rooms.
Living rooms · dining roomsKork Wool
Baby-lamb wool — the finest grade. Exceptionally soft with a natural sheen. Used in city weaves like Tabriz and Isfahan.
Formal rooms · low trafficMulberry Silk
Extraordinary light reflectivity and depth of colour. Used for intricate patterns requiring fine detail. The most precious pile material.
Bedrooms · display piecesWool-Silk Blend
The best of both: wool’s durability anchors the foundation while silk highlights add luminosity to the pattern. The most requested combination.
Most rooms · most popular
Made to order · Looking for an 8–12 week turnaround instead of a 16–24 week bespoke build?
See our made-to-order rug program →A glimpse at custom, customization,
and modification work.
Custom rug work
Custom rug craftsmanship
Rug customization
Custom rug fitting
Bespoke rug work
Rug modification & resizing
Professional rug modification
From loom to room
— installed on site.
Every custom piece is delivered and fitted in person. These are recent installations across Chicago and the North Shore — measured, adjusted, and set in place before we leave.
Custom rug fitting — precision to the last inch
Every custom piece is fitted to the exact room it was designed for. This is what that looks like in practice — measuring, adjusting, and getting it exactly right before the rug leaves our hands.
Watch on YouTube →Common questions
What is the minimum order size?
We start at 2×3 ft. Most residential commissions are 8×10 or larger — that is where the medium gets interesting and where cost per square foot flattens out.
Can we match an existing colour palette?
Yes. Bring paint chips, fabric swatches, or photographs. Our master conservator will work with the dye master to match your palette within two to three shades.
How long does a custom rug take?
Typically 16–24 weeks from design approval to delivery. Complex patterns or large sizes (14×20 and above) may extend to 28 weeks.
What is the starting price?
From $3,500 for a 6×9 wool rug. Silk and wool-silk blends start higher. We provide a firm written quote before any work begins — no surprises.
From our journal
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Commissioning a Custom Hand-Knotted Rug — Timeline, Pricing, Process
How a bespoke commission works — brief, mockup, loom set-up, weaving, finishing — with realistic timelines and per-knot pricing.
Read article - 02
How to Identify a Vintage or Antique Rug
A practical reference — knot count, knot type, foundation fibre, dye indicators, and field pattern as read from the back.
Read article - 03
What Is My Rug Worth? The Five Factors That Determine Value
How to find a credible value for a Persian or Oriental rug — what makes one worth $500 versus $50,000.
Read article - 04
The Interior Designer's Guide to Rug Care on Luxury Installs
A working reference for designers and architects in Chicago — pre-install prep, handling protocol, cleaning cadence by room.
Read article
Every room deserves a rug
made for it.
The consultation is free and takes 45 minutes. Bring room photos, paint chips, fabric swatches — anything that captures what you are after.