Depending on the material from which they have been made rugs can be classified as wool rugs, jute rugs and leather rugs. Cotton, lanolin wool/synthetic blends, nylon, polypropylene and polyester and poly fleece. Depending on their usage they can be differentiated as kitchen rugs, kid rugs, area rugs, runners and surf board rugs. By shape they can be distinguished as square rugs, oval and round rugs. From the places in which they have been produced they can be classified as Persian rugs, Anatolian rugs, Kurdish rugs, Caucasian rugs, Central Asian rugs, Turkestanian rugs, Chinese rugs, and Tibetan rugs. Tribal and Village rugs are slowly gaining popularity these days, as an art form the lifestyle from which they have evolved.
Rugs come in many sizes shapes and varieties. They have become an indispensable part of the d'cor. They can be used any where in the interiors from the bedroom to the bathroom. Innumerable varieties in beautiful patterns are available online. You can view them and select the best rugs for your home.
Whether the d'cor is traditional or unexpected braided rugs can always be used to add color and style to the rooms. They can add warmth and texture to hardwood, ceramic tile and any other hard surfaces found in today's homes.
The Oriental rugs are produced by people from different cultures, countries, racial groups and religious faiths. These rugs have their origins from a broad geographical area extending from China and Vietnam in the east to Turkey and Iran in the west and the Caucasus in the north to India in the south. The varieties in the oriental rugs are distinguished from their places of origin. There are many varieties such as Persian rugs, Anatolian rugs, Kurdish rugs, Caucasian rugs, Central Asian rugs, Turkestanian rugs, Chinese rugs, and Tibetan rugs.
Braided rugs are made with fabric. The fabric wool is cut into long strips. The fabric used is most commonly wool. The strips of fabric are folded with the raw edges to the middle. These strips, three or more are then braided together and that is how these rugs their name. For an oval rug the center braid should be one inch longer than the width-length in feet. For example in a 2' x 4' rug the center strip would be 2'2" long. The center braid is laced together and new strips are sewn on to make the braid longer as lacing continues.
Area rugs are most often used to add a little flair to the floor. Whether it is to cover up the distracting pattern of spots and spills on the carpet or add to the design of the floor area rugs can be the answer. They can be an imaginative way to accent the d'cor. While choosing a rug check the height and density of the yarn and the quality of the material used and whether they are hand woven, hand knotted or tufted. Wool is the most preferred material because of its natural tendency to repel water.
