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Large Handmade Rugs

Large Handmade Rugs and Bespoke Oversized Rugs

Emma Mellor Handmade Rugs specialises in large and extra-large handmade rugs for exceptional homes and interiors. Our collection includes one-of-a-kind hand-knotted rugs in substantial dimensions, alongside a bespoke design and specialist sourcing service for projects requiring a particular size, colour or character.

Every rug is made by hand using traditional techniques. We do not sell hand-tufted rugs. Clients can explore our collection online, visit our Harrogate showroom, speak to our London team or arrange a nationwide home viewing to see a carefully selected group of rugs in the room itself.

  • Shop large handmade rugs

  • Shop extra-large rugs

  • Book a home viewing

  • Discuss a bespoke rug

What counts as a large rug?

At Emma Mellor, large rugs generally begin at approximately 300 × 200cm. Extra-large rugs extend beyond standard furnishing sizes, with individual pieces in our collection reaching more than 4 metres in length and width. Because every handmade rug is individual, its exact dimensions are shown in both centimetres and feet on the product page.

Large rugs are particularly suited to drawing rooms, open-plan living spaces, dining rooms, entrance halls, principal bedrooms, libraries, hotels and substantial country houses. Correct scale matters: a generously sized rug can connect furniture, define an architectural zone and give a large room a composed sense of proportion.

Why choose Emma Mellor for a large handmade rug?

Finding an exceptional rug becomes more difficult as dimensions increase. Standard retailers often offer a limited choice of oversized designs or rely on machine-made and hand-tufted production. Emma Mellor takes a specialist approach.

We source and create hand-knotted rugs made by skilled weavers using traditional methods and natural materials. Our collection ranges from understated Karakul and Scandinavian-inspired designs to Arts and Crafts patterns, antique carpets, kilims and distinctive one-of-a-kind pieces. The result is a broad choice of colour, texture and character without compromising the integrity of the construction.

Our service combines the reach of an international rug specialist with close personal guidance. We help clients compare scale, colour, weave and placement; select suitable pieces from current stock; source unusual dimensions; or commission a rug for a particular interior.

Ready-to-buy large rugs

Emma Mellor holds a changing collection of large and extra-large handmade rugs available to purchase. Unlike a sample-led showroom where every rug must be ordered, these are finished, individual pieces whose colour, texture and proportions can be considered before purchase.

The collection frequently includes:

  • Large hand-knotted wool rugs

  • Extra-large rugs exceeding 4 metres

  • Large Karakul rugs

  • Large contemporary rugs

  • Large traditional and Arts and Crafts rugs

  • Oversized kilims and flatweaves

  • Antique and vintage carpets

  • Square rugs and unusual proportions

  • Long handmade runners

As each piece is one of a kind, availability changes regularly.

Bespoke large rugs made to order

When the right size, palette or design is not available from stock, Emma Mellor can develop a bespoke hand-knotted rug for the project. The process can begin with an existing design, an architectural plan, a colour reference or a clear brief from a private client or interior designer.

A bespoke commission can consider:

  • Exact dimensions and proportion

  • Shape, including rectangular, square and other project-specific formats

  • Colour palette

  • Pattern scale

  • Border and field design

  • Wool and other suitable natural materials

  • Knotting, texture and intended use

Large hand-knotted rugs require specialist planning and time. Emma Mellor advises on practical dimensions, production, access, delivery and placement from the beginning of the commission.

 

Specialist rug sourcing

Some projects call for a finished rug with a very specific combination of size, colour, age and character. Emma Mellor offers a specialist sourcing service, drawing on relationships with respected rug producers and weaving regions around the world.

This service is particularly useful for clients seeking an unusual oversized rug, a complementary group of rugs, an antique carpet, or a handmade piece that cannot be found through conventional retail collections.

See large rugs in your own room

Scale and colour are best judged in context. Emma Mellor’s nationwide home-viewing service allows UK clients to see a considered selection of rugs in their own interior before making a decision.

The team reviews the room, dimensions, existing furnishings and preferred colours before selecting appropriate pieces. Seeing several rugs in place makes it easier to compare proportion, natural light, furniture placement and the effect each rug has on the whole room.

Home viewings are available across the UK by arrangement. Clients can also visit the Emma Mellor showroom at 13–15 Albert Street, Harrogate, or contact the London office at 35 Berkeley Square.

Large rugs for interior designers, architects and hospitality projects

Emma Mellor works with interior designers, architects and professional specifiers on residential and commercial projects. Support can include current-stock selection, bespoke production, hard-to-find rug sourcing, samples, colour guidance, delivery coordination and advice on rug placement.

For multi-room projects, the team can help create a coherent group of rugs while retaining the individual character of each space.

 

Handmade, not hand-tufted

Emma Mellor specialises in hand-knotted rugs and does not sell hand-tufted rugs. In a hand-knotted rug, the pile is formed by individually tying yarn around the foundation. This labour-intensive construction produces a rug with structural integrity, subtle individuality and the potential to endure for generations when correctly cared for.

Hand-tufted rugs are made by pushing yarn through a backing fabric with a tufting tool and typically securing it with adhesive. They can be decorative, but they are not constructed in the same way as a hand-knotted rug. The distinction is especially important when choosing a substantial, long-term piece for a large interior.

Responsible production

Emma Mellor Handmade Rugs is a GoodWeave licensee. GoodWeave works to stop child labour, forced labour and bonded labour in global supply chains. Emma Mellor selects rugs for their design and craftsmanship while supporting responsible, traditional handmade production.

Delivery in the UK and worldwide

Emma Mellor offers free UK delivery and ships handmade rugs internationally. Large and valuable pieces are prepared and dispatched with appropriate care. Contact the team before ordering if a project has restricted access, a fixed installation date or specialist delivery requirements.

Whether you are looking for an extra-large rug available now or want to commission a hand-knotted rug for a particular room, Emma Mellor can help you identify the right scale, construction and design.

Explore the large-rug collection, book a nationwide home viewing or contact the team about a bespoke commission.

Where can I buy a large handmade rug in the UK?

Emma Mellor Handmade Rugs offers a specialist collection of large and extra-large hand-knotted rugs from its Harrogate showroom, London office and online store. Nationwide home viewings are available, allowing clients to see selected rugs in their own rooms before choosing.

Does Emma Mellor stock rugs larger than 4 metres?

Yes. Emma Mellor regularly offers individual handmade rugs exceeding 4 metres, although stock changes because each rug is one of a kind. The live large- and extra-large-rug collections show the exact dimensions currently available.

Can Emma Mellor make a large rug to a custom size?

Yes. Emma Mellor offers bespoke hand-knotted rugs for projects requiring a particular size, palette or design. The team can advise on proportion, construction, production time, delivery and placement.

Are Emma Mellor rugs handmade?

Yes. Emma Mellor specialises in handmade rugs produced using traditional techniques. Its piled rugs are hand knotted rather than hand tufted, and its collections also include handmade flatwoven kilims.

What is the difference between a hand-knotted and hand-tufted rug?

The pile of a hand-knotted rug is formed by individually tying yarn around its foundation. A hand-tufted rug is produced by pushing yarn through a backing and usually securing it with adhesive. Hand knotting is slower and more technically demanding, but creates a fundamentally different construction.

Can I see a large rug in my home before buying it?

Emma Mellor offers nationwide UK home viewings by arrangement. The team selects suitable rugs based on the room, required dimensions and preferred colours, then allows the client to compare them in place.

Does Emma Mellor work with interior designers?

Yes. Emma Mellor works with interior designers, architects and other professional specifiers, providing help with stock selection, bespoke rugs, specialist sourcing, project coordination and delivery.

Does Emma Mellor deliver large rugs internationally?

Yes. Emma Mellor ships worldwide. International clients should contact the team for delivery guidance on particularly large or valuable pieces.

What size rug is best for a large living room?

The rug should normally relate to the full furniture arrangement rather than only the space beneath a coffee table. In many large living rooms, placing at least the front legs of the main seating on the rug creates a more coherent composition. Emma Mellor can advise from room dimensions, photographs or architectural plans.

Can you source a particular antique or oversized rug?

Yes. Emma Mellor offers specialist sourcing for clients seeking an unusual size, design, age, colour or group of complementary handmade rugs.