# The Knotting Company

**Trade:** Flooring · **Address:** 2 Tupper Rd #5, Sandwich, MA 02563 · **Phone:** (508) 821-8585 · **Website:** https://theknottingcompany.com/carpets-harwich-ma/ · **Languages:** English

**Rating: 4.7/5** (medium confidence) — from 31 reviews across 4 sources.
100% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 5 reviews, 0 negative.

## The honest read

The Knotting Company is a family-run rug and carpet showroom in Sandwich, run by owner Noor Ali Iftikhar, selling hand-knotted carpets, custom and area rugs, and stair runners, plus installation, cleaning, repair, restoration and alteration work, serving the Cape from Mashpee to Chatham.

The thing that comes up in nearly every one of the 31 reviews on file is Noor himself — reviewers describe him bringing rug and carpet samples directly to their homes, spending hours walking through options within a stated budget, and following up patiently through multiple showroom visits. One 2026 review recalls him coming out with both large and small samples and laying each one out to compare in the room where it would live; another describes him teaching a longtime rug owner things they hadn't known about their own pieces during a cleaning and repair consultation.

Stair runners and staircase carpeting show up again and again as the signature job — reviewers across 2024 and 2025 describe custom runners chosen from home samples, installed quickly, and cleaned up afterward without leftover debris. One reviewer building a house in western Massachusetts said the installers out there had let them down, and turned to Noor instead. Installation crews are consistently described as on-time and meticulous, whether the job is a single stair runner or carpet across multiple rooms.

There isn't a single negative review on file, and the most recent five, from this year, keep the same pattern going.

For a rug, stair runner, or carpet install on the Cape — especially one that benefits from an in-home consultation rather than a big-box aisle — The Knotting Company has an unusually deep run of detailed, consistently glowing reviews behind it.

**Strengths:**
- All five-star reviews — 31 reviews since 2024, no negatives
- Personal service — owner brings samples directly to the home
- Clean, prompt installs — reviewers cite quick work and full cleanup
- Wide rug selection — praised for finding pieces others couldn't

## Claims & citations

Every claim below is backed by real evidence rows — uncited claims are dropped in code before publication.

- Family-owned business selling hand-knotted carpets, custom rugs, and stair runners with installation, cleaning, repair, and restoration services _(confidence: high)_
  - [Official Website](https://theknottingcompany.com) — “The Knotting Company sells hand-knotted carpets, custom rugs, area rugs and stair runners and provides related installation, cleaning, repai…”
- All 31 Google reviews are five stars, with 5 in the last six months and none negative _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The%20Knotting%20Company&query_place_id=ChIJJfqkUTjL5IkRHr0D_DDqUq0) — “Google: 5★ from 32 ratings”
- Owner Noor Iftikhar is named individually in nearly every review for personalized, knowledgeable service _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xwNlpXSlFZbXRCUVZveVJFWnZiRzlDZGxNeGRuYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xad52ea30fc03bd1e!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOlp6ZWJQYmtBQVoyREZvbG9CdlMxdnc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ We had the pleasure of discovering the Knotting company in Sandwich, MA and working with the owner and president, Noor Ali Iftikhar . He …”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25sa01reHJVbWxOTFhaNlUzaENTSFZRUjFsRFFrRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xad52ea30fc03bd1e!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOnlkMkxrUmlNLXZ6U3hCSHVQR1lDQkE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ We purchased a custom stair runner from the Knotting company and couldn’t be happier. Noor was very helpful, guided us through the proces…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnTUN3eXBHQ1d3EAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xad52ea30fc03bd1e!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgMCwypGCWw%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Noor was helpful from the first inquiry I made concerning a stair runner.  He advised colors, patterns and textures.  We were able to bri…”
- Reviewers repeatedly describe custom stair runner installs finished quickly and cleanly, with debris cleared afterward _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25CRFRWcEhZMGRuTWxJd2JHWnVWWEJrWDBwT1JYYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xad52ea30fc03bd1e!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOnBDTVpHY0dnMlIwbGZuVXBkX0pORXc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Great quality carpet along with courteous and skilled installers. We have used them for 3 rooms, a hallway and a stair runner. Couldn’t b…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnTUN3eXBHQ1d3EAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xad52ea30fc03bd1e!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgMCwypGCWw%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Noor was helpful from the first inquiry I made concerning a stair runner.  He advised colors, patterns and textures.  We were able to bri…”
- A reviewer building a house in western Massachusetts said local installers there had let them down before Noor stepped in _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURmN09yWW5RRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xad52ea30fc03bd1e!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDf7OrYnQE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Best carpet and rug store ever with outstanding service!!! Noor, owner, is supberb and knowledgeable.  The showroom is beautiful with a h…”
- Offers home consultations, bringing carpet and rug samples directly to a customer's house _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25GMGJHeENPRm8yUmxsUUxVaEpRVFpLUm1rMWNGRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xad52ea30fc03bd1e!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOnF0bGxCOFo2RllQLUhJQTZKRmk1cFE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ This company is top notch. The customer service is above and beyond. Knoor came to my house with several samples, both large and small. H…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnTURBdi1yVjlRRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xad52ea30fc03bd1e!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgMDAv-rV9QE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Noor was incredibly helpful in helping pick out a nice quality area rug and stair runner in our home.  He came to our house and suggested…”
- Specializes in Flooring _(confidence: high)_
  - [Official Website](https://theknottingcompany.com) — “The Knotting Company sells hand-knotted carpets, custom rugs, area rugs and stair runners and provides related installation, cleaning, repai…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25CRFRWcEhZMGRuTWxJd2JHWnVWWEJrWDBwT1JYYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xad52ea30fc03bd1e!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOnBDTVpHY0dnMlIwbGZuVXBkX0pORXc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Great quality carpet along with courteous and skilled installers. We have used them for 3 rooms, a hallway and a stair runner. Couldn’t b…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUQ3di11QmJnEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xad52ea30fc03bd1e!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgID7v-uBbg%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I recently had carpet installed by The Knotting Company in 2 rooms in my home and the installation process went very smoothly.  The crew …”

## License

Status: **not_found** — verified against the official MA state registry, never self-reported.
Re-check at the official registry: https://contractorhub.mass.gov/s/hic-contractor-search

## Sources

- [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The%20Knotting%20Company&query_place_id=ChIJJfqkUTjL5IkRHr0D_DDqUq0): 5.0★ from 32 ratings
- [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The%20Knotting%20Company&query_place_id=ChIJJfqkUTjL5IkRHr0D_DDqUq0): Listed on this source
- [Official Website](https://theknottingcompany.com): Self-reported profile and service details
- [Exa](https://theknottingcompany.com/carpets-harwich-ma/): 0 web mentions across the open web (each linked to its source)

## Recent reviews

- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Casey · 2026-07-27**: My husband and I were curious about the Knotting Company and decided to check it out. The selections were amazing and we quickly found a rug we thought would look good in our home. Noor Ali Iftikhar, the owner,  was very helpful and so accommodating. It would be a few months before the rug came in a…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Martha Tassinari · 2026-07-10**: We had the pleasure of discovering the Knotting company in Sandwich, MA and working with the owner and president, Noor Ali Iftikhar . He provided and in depth consultation at his store and really listened to my needs, my price range, and what I was looking for.  He spent time and educated me on the …
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Janette Morse · 2026-06-24**: This company is top notch. The customer service is above and beyond. Knoor came to my house with several samples, both large and small. He laid each sample out as we discussed them, and worked tirelessly to help me decide. I have purchased two 9x12 wool rugs. They are stunning. And exactly what I wa…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Hayley Parker · 2026-06-10**: A wonderful family-run business with outstanding customer service. They took the time to offer expert advice and genuinely cared about helping us make the right choice. Friendly, professional, and a pleasure to work with in finding the perfect carpet for our home!
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Daniel Stoll · 2026-03-04**: Great quality carpet along with courteous and skilled installers. We have used them for 3 rooms, a hallway and a stair runner. Couldn’t be happier.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Leslie M · 2025-11-20**: We purchased a custom stair runner from the Knotting company and couldn’t be happier. Noor was very helpful, guided us through the process, delivered samples for us to try out in our space, and answered all of our questions. Installation was quick and professional. Highly recommend!
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Deanna LaFave · 2025-11-19**: We had a great experience working with Noor!  He was incredibly patient with all our questions and multiple trips into the showroom, always responding warmly and professionally.  His knowledge about different carpets is impressive and his guidance was invaluable!  Great communication and felt no pre…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Cathy Regan · 2025-11-06**: The Knotting is a wonderful, local,family owned business.  The shop a has wide variety of rugs available.  The selection of Braided rugs is incredible! The owner, Noor, is extremely knowledgeable and helpful! I am so glad that I stopped in to check out his store!
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · David Leary · 2025-08-12**: Great job. Thorough, On time completion. Very nice to work with.
Top quality carpet. Top shelf business in all respects at a fair price.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Phil Waterman · 2025-06-16**: I highly recommend The Knotting Company for high-quality rugs and runners. The owner was very helpful and patient in finding the right stair runner and rugs for us. He provided very helpful insights into all the different samples we were looking at. He was very flexible in scheduling visits to our h…

---

Data freshness: last scanned 2026-08-24T04:20:23.537Z.
Cite as: The Knotting Company — Tavlee (https://tavlee.com/contractor/the-knotting-company-sandwich)
Source: https://tavlee.com/contractor/the-knotting-company-sandwich