Moroccan rugs are known for their colorful patterns and geometric designs, and their history begins hundreds of years ago. The Berbers who lived in the country for centuries were an indigenous group known for their weaving skills. Moroccan-style carpets are still mainly produced by Berber tribes who continue to live in the High Atlas Mountains. [...] Read more »
Whether you are looking for the luxury of Pharaohs, the vintage geometrics of India or the soft appeal of Chinese wool, an oriental rug can be a beautiful, versatile addition to the décor of any room. While historians are uncertain exactly how long ago or where the first rugs were woven, the earliest evidence for [...] Read more »
In today’s multicultural society, many individuals choose home decor that features ethnic influences. One popular way to create a unique ambiance in a home is through the use of Native American rugs and blankets for both decorative and practical purposes. These beautiful tapestries come in a vast array of sizes, patterns and styles, and may [...] Read more »
When it comes to adding warmth, elegance and sophistication to your home decor, country French rugs are one of the top choices. Technically, a rug is a textile floor covering, which is used to cover a part of the floor. Rugs add extra charm to your interiors as well as provide many other benefits. Country [...] Read more »
Handmade Turkish rugs and kilims have been produced in Turkey for hundreds of years and they belong to the country’s most valued exports. Many of Turkey’s modern rug-producing centers have a long history in creating beautiful carpets, and the art of weaving was often passed on from one generation to another. The History Of Rug [...] Read more »
Dhurrie area rugs are a specialty of India. These unique area rugs come in a mélange of pastels as well as bright shades. Their uniqueness lies in the fact that their patterns are unusual and they are woven in such a way that the rugs are reversible. Dhurries are quite popular these days and you [...] Read more »
Adding a berber area rug in the living area of the home creates an impression in the minds of visitors and definitely adds style to the space. Usually, visitors get entertained in the living room and one of the first things they look upon is the interior decoration of the room they just entered. This [...] Read more »
Ever since the domestication of sheep, humans have been using wool to help keep themselves warm. By some estimates, as far back as 34,000 B.C., people have enjoyed the luxurious fibers of the fabric, well before even the invention of iron or sheers to sheer the wool. The production of the fabrics has changed somewhat [...] Read more »
Round rugs are a great style choice for any room, regardless of size. Small round rugs are perfect when placed under a circular coffee table, while larger round area rugs might work better for dining and living rooms. For a modern look, round shag rugs make a bold statement all by themselves. Whatever the room [...] Read more »
Braided rugs were first made in colonial-era New England by homemakers who found a thrifty, yet functional use for their old clothes and blankets. Today’s rugs have come a long way, but retain the colorful charm and character of their historical counterparts. While purchasing or making a braided area rug is a great way to [...] Read more »
In recent years, Hollywood has made a point of using the presence of expensive large rugs to highlight the wealth and position of certain characters in various hit movies. As a result, the prop studios in places like Culver City, a town also known as “The Heart of Screenland,” have a generous number of large [...] Read more »
What sorts of challenges face the person who needs to make an area rug? Several years ago, one Persian movie suggested a few answers to that question. It was a movie about a Japanese widower, a man who had once visited the country of Iran. After his wife’s passing, he returned to Iran, and asked [...] Read more »
Floor rugs are actually called carpets by strict definition. Rugs originally were garments woven or sewn specifically to keep animals warm and dry. The word was also used to describe coverings on tables or walls before the 17th Century. That is when Persian rugs first appeared in western Europe, one century before Europeans began to [...] Read more »
The history of floor rugs dates back well into the beginning of civilization. People have been making area rugs since as far back as the history books can document. Some of the earliest forms were in the form of a hide or skin. Many hides were used as flooring or blankets in huts to keep [...] Read more »
Just like anything else, floor rugs come from all over the world and in all flavors and sizes. The U.S. imports hundreds of millions of dollars in rugs into the states every year. Rugs come from a broad area including the U.S., China, Vietnam, Turkey, Iran, & India. People of all races, religions, countries and [...] Read more »