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A Rug Adds a Touch of Beauty to Your Room
We all love to decorate our house in our own
way, putting in our personal touch in all the rooms and in every
corner. We should not ignore the floors as well. It not only
enhances the beauty of the room but also serves as a good place to
sit and enjoy.
Weaving was first started in 6000 B.C. Excavations near the Caspian
Sea have proved this fact, and rugs were made around the same time
as man learnt weaving.
The first rugs were made of rough skin and were used for cave
protection. Egyptians were making excellent rugs well in 3rd
millennium B.C.
Rugs can be classified in many types according to the material used,
the method of making them, the use they are put to, etc. According
to the material used, rugs can be simply classified as being wool
rugs, silk rugs etc, and they can be classified as per the use they
are put to like, Prayer Rugs, Door Rugs, Sleeping Rugs etc.
Wool rugs have become very popular these days among others
available. They can breathe new life and beauty into your home
without the hassle and expense of a major renovation. They are one
of the most desired home luxuries in the world. They are made from
the oldest textile fibers – wool, and as wool has always stood the
test of time because of its unique natural properties, rugs made of
wool have the same benefits. Though there are many other fibers,
still nothing can beat the natural properties of wool.
Types of wool rugs:
Wool rugs are of different types ranging from traditional, oriental,
Persian, machine made, hand made, and contemporary. Each stands as a
masterpiece on its own. The quality and prices of these wool rugs
could be different depending on the type of wool, as there are about
200 varieties of sheep. The fiber would vary considerably in texture
across the body of an individual sheep, as well as differences based
on the sex of the sheep. It also depends on the nutrition of the
sheep, their age and also general health.
The fiber for the wool rugs is selected for durability and long
wearing, and is generally harsh in consistency; unlike the soft and
delicate fibers used for making sweaters and gloves. The texture of
the fiber is dependant on the level of scratchiness that is used in
the finished rug, and the quality of finished fiber also depends on
the manner it is processed by the rug producers.
Why choose wool rugs?
Though there are rugs made of other fibers, wool stands out from
all. Wool usually sets the standard for fine carpet because of the
excellent design and the performance. Wool accepts dye to its core,
producing colors of depth and long lasting beauty. It is possible
that you may have to spend a good amount of money, as wool rugs cost
more than the normally available synthetic ones; but wool rugs offer
long-term investment returns via enhanced durability, and they are
quite easy to maintain.
In terms of wearability, wool rugs have natural resistance to any
abrasion and it keeps its original look and feel, be it the color or
texture, longer than other fibers. You would have no problem
cleaning them as wool is not soiled very easily and can be cleaned
readily. Using the vacuum cleaner can remove dirt on the surface and
any ground-in dirt. Wool rugs require less frequent and less
rigorous wet cleaning than synthetics with responsive spot cleaning
and routine vacuuming. Wool rugs can be of great help in keeping the
temperature warm or cool depending on the season, as wool is known
to keep the environment warm in the winter and cool in the summer.
Wool rugs save energy by reducing heat loss through floors.
Wool rugs are available in different colors and designs. Usually it
depends on the type of fibers as to what designs are made. So if you
are looking for recreating your house, don't look past a nice rug.
It will add a touch of beauty to your room and you can relax and
chill in your room while other people can admire.
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