History of Rugs - Rug weaving is one of the oldest known art forms to human civilization. The oldest Rug ever known is almost 2500 years old. But still origin of Rug is a mystery. The debate on the hows' & whys' of early Rugs' coming into being, is ongoing & interesting. A simplified explanation can be found in the 'Little brown guide to rugs' by 'Enza Milanesi' - this guide proposes two theories.
The first theory suggests a practical purpose behind the invention of rugs - The protective cloak - The thickly knotted rugged piece of protection that served as a friendly & more comfortable surface to rest on, rudimentary tents & a weather-shield protecting the early nomads in many ways.
Woven on a vertical loom - for easy dismantling and transportation, these rugs also saved valuable live-stock of our ancient wanderers to serve their owners longer & yield more than just hides.Rugs, as we know today, have evolved from rudimentary forms of floor coverings & tents that served as a canvas for human creativity, our need to differentiate, mark territory, establish superiority - to weave the story of our evolution.
The first theory suggests a practical purpose behind the invention of rugs - The protective cloak - The thickly knotted rugged piece of protection that served as a friendly & more comfortable surface to rest on, rudimentary tents & a weather-shield protecting the early nomads in many ways.
Woven on a vertical loom - for easy dismantling and transportation, these rugs also saved valuable live-stock of our ancient wanderers to serve their owners longer & yield more than just hides.Rugs, as we know today, have evolved from rudimentary forms of floor coverings & tents that served as a canvas for human creativity, our need to differentiate, mark territory, establish superiority - to weave the story of our evolution.
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Rug is one of the most popular flooring options all around the globe! Rugs beautify a home by adding color, pattern, and texture. However, only with the right care and maintenance, you'll be able to keep it looking new and extend its life. So now let us learn the ways and methods to keep our rugs new and beautiful.
In the universe of rug-fabrics, wool is considered one of the finest, owing to the touch, feel & practical benefits of this natural wonder-fiber. Wool has many qualities that place it far ahead in the rug-making business - e.g. Cotton is one of the most familiar & comforting feels for most of us; it also is an inexpensive material to pep-up our home decor.
Vintage rugs are considered a collector's treasure. All vintage rugs are hand-woven to perfection by some of the finest artisans. These timeless masterpieces are a leaf out of the glorious history of this art-form & are rich in color texture, design & feel. These Vintage woven jewels can brighten up your home & how.
No, we don't recommend to machine wash our rugs, we always advice to either vacume it regularly or go for a professional cleaning twice in a year. While many people have had good results using cold water and gentle wash cycle when washing rugs in their machines, but we do not recommend it. When a rug is wet it becomes very heavy and could damage your machine.
1 Area of use - For many of us, carpets have been in our fantasies, ever since we saw Aladdin flying on one. While a flying one isn't available yet, they still are very fascinating pieces of craftsmanship. Buying the right piece of this art, is a science in itself. Just as a 100cc Bike can not perform as a 200cc bike, a rug made for low traffic conditions of a bedroom or a study, can not survive the high traffic conditions of stairway or hallway.
