A rug is a piece of thick material that you put on a floor to add warmth and color. It is similar to a carpet in that it covers part of the floor but a rug is smaller and does not need to cover as much of the space as a fitted carpet. Rugs can be made out of a variety of materials but if you are looking for durability and easy cleaning then wool, a wool blend or a natural woven (jute, sisal, etc) may be best for you.
The first rugs were woven by hand or on a large powered loom using warps and wefts of cotton, wool or silk. The rug weaver used a wide range of colors and patterns to create the rug. Industrialist Marshall Field and textile manufacturer Bigelow created an Axminster weaving machine that could produce a machine-made rug that looked like a handmade oriental carpet. This was a breakthrough that revolutionized the floor covering industry and created a market for rug manufacturing. Other companies produced both simulations of antique designs and updated “oriental” types using both looming and tufting techniques.
The biggest thing to remember is that a rug needs to be proportional to the room. Too small a rug can look awkward and cheap. Too big a rug can also feel disconnected and cold. Try to think of a rug as you would a piece of art – it needs to balance the room and anchor the furniture like a large frame houses a painting.
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