Know Everything About The Rug: The Most Visible Home Decor
Rugs are one
of the essentials in home decorations and have been for as long as
most historians can tell. Since the dawn of civilization, human
beings used animal hides and crudely woven reeds similar to tall
grass or bamboo as rugs for covering the floor, the chairs, and even
sleeping surfaces. Simply put, the rug is the most basic and yet also
most valuable household possession for most families. Through the
years, the making of rugs evolved into an artistic pursuit beyond
just a functional one making the notable household item more visible
in homes. They became a sort of art canvasses that needed an
expression from the home owner.
One notable area
rug, the "Pazyryk" carpet, was discovered by a Russian
archaeologist in the year 1949 during a dig at an ancient Siberian
burial site. This rug was so finely made that, even though it was
long frozen in ice, there was no notable change in its fiber, color,
and design and is very well preserved. The Pazyryk carpet is
considered a fine work of Scythian art with exquisite details,
symmetrical patterns, and rich colors.
The finest
handmade rugs of the present day are prized objects. Wool is the
premium material for elegant handtufted wool
rugs. And in wool, sophisticated colors are combined with the
latest contemporary designs to complement most of todays decoration
schemes. Home owners acknowledge the superiority of wool in terms of
durability. Aside from possessing an elegant beauty, the fabric has a
quality and value that makes it an excellent choice for the home.
A benefit of
using wool rugs is its natural resilience to the elements. It also
feels soft to the touch great for your feet yet has excellent
durability. It can also prevent fires and lower room humidity. Aside
from this, the wool fabric is hypoallergenic and does not promote the
spreading of dust mites and bacteria. Additionally, these rugs will
absorb and remove any gases from the air.
Most wool
rugs produced are handtufted wherein no two rugs are similar and
exactly alike. Almost all rugs are made of 100 percent sheared wool
with cotton backing that requires professional dry cleaning and
regular vacuum cleaning. Extra care, however, must be done when
cleaning the rug since natural shedding of the wool might occur.
Today, rugs
continue to play an important item in most interior design concepts
being the fastest and simplest design element. Wool
rugs continue to reinvent and revitalize the existing home
decorations and at the same time giving warmth and depth, as well as
effective absorption of sound, and protection of the floor surface. |
