A rug is a piece of thick material you put on the floor. It used to be an indicator of status — you had to be wealthy to own one. Now, they are a statement of taste and refinement that are appreciated by everyone from royalty to Silicon Valley tycoons.
When choosing a rug, there are many factors to consider. The size and color of the room are important, but you also want to consider how the rug will hold up to wear and tear and cleaning. It’s a good idea to have the rug professionally cleaned before placing it on hard flooring because natural fiber rugs (like sisal and jute) can be damaged by harsh chemicals.
Carpets were first woven of organic materials, such as grasses, reeds, and leaves, but these disintegrated quickly over time. The earliest rugs were probably rough cured skins worn as floor coverings by early hunters. The art of rug-making rose to new heights with the development of silk and more sophisticated looms. Oriental rugs, in particular, became a confirmation of the owner’s wealth and level of refinement when Marco Polo introduced them to Europe at the end of the 13th century. But it wasn’t until the 1700’s that weaving techniques were developed in France, England, and China that rug-making went from craft to art.
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