The recreation of Persian designs in India has been outstanding and to the extent that some of the products are even much better in all respect than that of original Persian Rugs. The range of handknotted Rugs varies from 16 knots to 450 knots per sq. inch. The range of designs is endless and includes tradtional, transitional and contemporary designs depending on the market trends.

These carpets are made on handlooms. The production is very fast but there are limitations in designs and patterns which could be manufactured in this quality. This is best suited for contemporary modern or self designs.

This category belongs to the Rug made up of tufting machines and is also called Hand Hooked carpets. This technique of carpet production has revolutionized the carpet industry. The production is much faster and the flexibility of making varied types of designs whether intricate Persian patterns or simple, contemporary patterns.

It is again a handknotted Rug but the weaving technique is different than Persian knot. This weaving technique was propounded by Tibetans and is very popular in Nepal. Mostly contemporary designs and colours are used in production but also some persian design are made. The range of knots varies from 60 to 150 lines.

It is low or medium quality hand knotted tribal look Rug. They are made in bright colours with animals, birds, and natural scenes used for motifs. Lori Baff and Kashkouli also belong to this family but they are comparatively better in quality.