A rug is a quick and inexpensive way to add softness, warmth and coziness to a room. It can also divide the space, define a theme or tie together a color scheme. And it’s a great way to protect hardwood or tile floors from scratches, spills and dirt, especially in areas that get a lot of traffic, like hallways and entries near the front door or garage.
Wool is the classic choice for a rug, and it’s traditionally hand-woven or hand-tufted, although some are machine-loomed. Its natural lanolin content repels most stains, so it is easy to clean. It’s also resilient, so it stands up well to foot traffic and furniture movement.
Other fibers were once used in rugs, including silk, cotton and jute, but now synthetics are most commonly used. They can be made to look as rich and luxurious as natural fibers.
Rugs can be woven, knotted, tufted or hooked. Knotted rugs are the most labor-intensive; pieces of yarn are tied to warp threads on a loom, often by hand. This gives them the appearance of a tapestry and allows for intricate patterns.
Patterns in rugs vary by region and time period, but some common decorations include an elaborate field design, inner and outer guard stripes, and a main border that varies in width depending on the size of the carpet. Many older rugs are not dated, but early scholars devised one dating system based on carpets that appear in paintings by Italian and Flemish artists, such as Lotto and Holbein.
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