Buying Wool Area Rugs
Many people consider wool area rugs an excellent investment. Wool area rugs are highly
durable and can last for centuries. Indeed, there is a substantial market for antique wool
area rugs. The most common example of collectible area rugs is Oriental, or Persian, rugs.
However, wool is the most popular material for all kinds of rugs. It is the most frequently
used material for people who hook rugs or otherwise make their own artisan rugs. Most
collectible rugs are hand-made, and are judged according to the density of their fibers. The
most common rating system is knots per inch, or kpi; when you look at the back of a handmade
rug you can see all the tiny knots for each separate piece of wool that is woven into the
backing material to create the pattern or design. High-quality machine made rugs can often
not be told from the handmade variety without close inspection and provide excellent value for
money. Whether you are seeking cheap area rugs or collectible area rugs, wool area rugs can be
relied upon to last.
Wool area rugs are fairly easy to care for. If you are buying a new area rug, perhaps a
contemporary area rug or a modern area rug, you may notice a distinct smell at first, but this
will quickly dissipate once you give it a chance to air out. Wool rugs will also shed a bit
when new; this is nothing to worry about. Vacuum them frequently when you first get them home
and you will soon no longer be able to notice them shedding. Just about any design desire
can be met with wool area rugs. You can easily find round area rugs, square area rugs, or
rectangular area rugs to meet the needs of whatever space you are planning to decorate. All
sorts of colors and patterns are available. When shopping for area rugs, finding one you like
is never the problem - choosing just one is a bigger problem! Area rugs are also a great
solution to the design problems of renters. When you cannot change the color of your flooring
or carpeting, area rugs will help you blend your furniture with the existing flooring and
window treatments. Small and medium-size area rugs are easy to roll up for storage or moving
and can travel with you when you move to a new home. When choosing an area rug, consider the
traffic the area will get. Artificial fibers may be more appropriate for entryways and for
under dining areas where spills and dampness are likely. Area rugs for bathrooms may also have
heavier nonskid backing to avoid bathroom accidents, and should be of a material that can
handle moisture without mildewing. |