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Many people today are finding comfort from nature and enjoy the feeling of having their home surrounded by items made of natural materials. There are many natural fiber rugs available today made from seagrass, bamboo, coir, hemp, jute, mountain grass, sisal, wool and paper. Each is unique and has its uses throughout your home and is a great alternative to synthetic carpeting which depends on the oil industry.

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Oriental rugs are very special! They have become valued throughout the world during the past century as a work of art. They are often referred to as the aristocrat of carpets. There is a rich history and color associated with this unique rug. Many people envision a magic carpet of some Arabian legend, but to the contrary, they don’t perform magic by flying through the air. They do, however, perform magic when it comes to transforming the interior of your home with extraordinary beauty. The term oriental rugs has been traditionally been used to describe hand-knotted rugs from the east. Interior designers refer to them as a custom floor mat, or depending upon the purchase price, cheap area rugs.

There was a time, when I still lived in England, that I thought the days of the area rug were over. It seemed everyone had fitted carpets, a wall to wall covering that had replaced the old small carpets and rugs. It was all very different from my childhood, when bare timber or stone floors may have gained some relief from a large rug or carpet; a quality Persian carpet if you were lucky, or even an Axminster carpet, to give you a covered area in the middle of the floor in the main living area.

Over the years, a debate has taken place in the flooring industry over the impact its products have on the environment. In 2003, a group of industry researches and technical specialists met at the University of North Carolina to examine the science with regard to the positive or negative attributes of materials found in products like carpeting, area rugs and linoleum.

If you love animal prints or have an exotic theme to your room, an animal print rug can be the finishing touch that really brings the feel of that theme to the room. Make sure when you choose the rug, that the animal print you choose goes with the colors and patterns that are already present in the room.

Your home is an extension of you and it’s important for it to make a statement. Whether you are looking for a relaxed atmosphere, a formal atmosphere, or just want to jazz it up a little you’ve got plenty of affordable options. Why not spruce up your home decor with braided rugs.

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Oriental Rug Care and Cleaning

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If oriental rugs have survived centuries in comparatively good condition. It is because of careful treatment. Oriental rugs will give remarkably long service if treated with proper consideration. Their two enemies, apart from the inevitable destructive effect of wear, are moths and dampness. The former are best controlled by frequent moving or handling and by regular exposer to light and air. If rugs must be stored, regular inspection at intervals is essential. A rug in use is rarely in danger from moths. Certain chemical applications will render the wool inedible to moths. Dampness will in time rot the threads and destroy the fabric, so it must be avoided.

Selecting a Persian rug can be a daunting task for most people. There is a lot of misinformation out there as to what to look for. Let’s face it, a good Persian rug can cost a lot of money, and most people will be hesitant to make a significant investment on something they know little about.