Best Rug Materials To Choose From

January 01, 2019

Every type of rug material does its job perfectly. From woven cotton rugs to luxury silk rugs, each type looks great in the specific location where they are usually placed. Knowing the best rug material is really important if you want to create a great look for your room. Here are some of the best rug materials;

1. Woolen Rugs

The most common type of material is wool which comes from the sheep. These wools work great if you want one for your living room or bedroom as they are very warm, and you would definitely love to walk on these rugs barefooted. Moreover, these are easy to clean as they store all the dust and dirt on the pile.

2. Woven Cotton Rugs

Flat weaved rugs made out of cotton plant are very soft and easy to clean, they can be even washed in a washing machine. These woven cotton rugs are ideal for the places with lesser traffic such as kitchen, kids play room or dressing areas.

3. Silk Rugs

Silk rugs are the most luxuries type of rugs and are made out of natural fibers which are produced by the silkworms. If you want a rug for decorative purpose and for an area with low traffic then silk would be the best choice as they give an enthralling, delicate and luxuries look to the room where they are placed.  Best place to put silk rugs are usually drawing rooms.

4. Jute and Sisal Rugs

Rugs made out of natural fibers i.e. jute and sisal give a unique texture to the rugs which are perfect for casual places. Combination of natural fibers and grasses gives the rug strength and durability. Rugs of these materials are really strong and can also be placed outdoor in sunny areas or in heavy traffic areas.

5. Nylon Rugs

A great quality of nylon rugs is that they can mimic other material’s look. They are available in many different colors and designs and are soft (not as much as the natural fibers), water and stain resistant which makes them much more durable and you can count them as low maintenance rugs.

6. Polyester Rugs

An alternative to natural fibers or wool rugs can be a polyester rug which is soft enough for your barefoot to enjoy. Polyester rugs are also available in lesser price than other types. These are manmade rugs and hence are durable, the fiber used is stain as well as fade resistant.

7. Viscose Rugs

An alternative to silk rugs can be viscose rugs as they are made from the cellulose of wood pulp and have sheen like silk. However, they are less expensive than the silk, but they need same treatment as the silk rugs i.e. low traffic, lighter use and careful and soft cleaning in order to maintain the quality.
Above are mentioned the best types of rugs materials. Now on the basis of your usage and desire, choose the best one for your house.



How To Buy Hand Knotted Rugs

January 01, 2019

Thinking to buy hand knotted rugs? Then you should know what they actually are. Hand knotted rugs are the exceptional skills of people who make every single rug by twisting and tying the knots with their hands to make a convoluted design. Hand knotted rugs are loved all around the world due to their unique designs and quality. Here is a basic guide to buy hand knotted rugs.

1. Determine the Size You Want

Before buying a rug, determine the size of the area for where you want to buy a rug. If you are looking for a larger rug for your lounge then make sure the rug doesn’t cover the whole area as it doesn’t look good, leave some space free and make a frame-like look for the rug to make the place even more eye-catching.

2. Choose a Rug According to the Area

Decide where you would be placing the rug and choose according to it for example, if you would be placing it in your hallway where everyone usually enters with their shoes on then hard and strong rugs would work there, if you need it for your dining area then try to find some rug having bold colors with heavy patterns.

3. Know the Type You Are Looking for

There are three main types of hand knotted rugs and these types depend on the style of knotting, such as;

Persian knot – There rugs are asymmetrical and are not as bulky as the other types because no gaps are left during knotting. Mostly floral or curved patterns are found in this type of rugs. Famous places where these rugs are made are Pakistan, Afghanistan, India, China, Nepal and Iran.

Turkish knot – A symmetrical type which you can easily point out by the type of knotting i.e. two bumps in a single knot would be seen from the backside of the rug. Famous places of production are Turkey, Azerbaijan, Iran and Armenia.

Jufti knot – These knots are easier for the weaver to make as they tie knot after four wraps rather than after two, hence called as “false knots”. Jufti knot saves weaver’s time and therefore is of lesser quality than others.

However, each of the type is beautiful and alluring in its own way.

4. Choose the Right Fabric of Hand Knotted Rugs

The material used to make these rugs can be silk, wool or a combination of both silk and wool. Depending upon your likes and dislikes, choose whichever fabric you like the most.

5. Invest in the Best Type

Hand knotted rugs cost a high price due to the efforts put in then and due to their reliability. It is important for you to compare the prices of different stores of the same product and make sure that you pay for the one that’s really worth the price.


Invest your money in something that is actually fascinating and one of its kind which also doubles the value and beauty of the place where it is placed.  

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