Persian rugs differ in design, size and shape. The way they are made also differs which gives way to the two kinds of Persian rugs.

1. Knotted Persian rugs are made from knotting by tying the small fibers into a backing. Hooks are also used in making this kind. The quality of a knotted rug is based on the knot-count per square inch of the rug. It may be a demanding process but the more fibers there are in a square inch, the more lavish the outcome is.

2. Woven Persian rugs are made through a weaving loom to attach the threads together. In weaving, long threads are needed to produce the right quality.