Alston

AlstonSSR Essentials contains a range of machine made rugs with machine surged edges and select handmade rugs, which are stocked in our warehouse in Calhoun, Georgia for easy shipment.

Hand-knotted rugs are admired for their time-honored knotting techniques

and tightly woven carpet with a distinct face and backing structure

Hand-loomed in India using 100% silk

A face-to-face Wilton carpet is woven by using two layers of warp yarns (face pile warp and backing warp) and two sets of weft yarns (face pile weft and backing weft) to create a durable

Three to five colors can be used in a single row depending on the specifics of the loom

usually 80%wool/20% nylon

This technique allows for intricate pattern detail and versatility of color

England in the 1700s

Handloom carpets are woven using the weft yarns to create the structure and the design of the rug

but may be added to rugs

Each rug is meticulously crafted by handloom weavers

and a tremendous variety of unique textures