Rugs and things
December 27, 2020
The main reason area rugs are so popular is the immense amount of styles, colors, sizes, shapes and materials available. In addition, redecorating a room with a new area rug is far easier and definitely a more economical way then painting, re-wallpapering, buying new furniture or even replacing the window treatments. But some people want […]
Read ArticleWool Rugs
December 26, 2020
Hand tufting is by far the quickest method of producing a rug and is commonly used for modern and contemporary styles including shaggy rugs. The method doesn't use a conventional warp and weft; instead a hand held gun that shoots yarn into the primary backing of the rug to create various designs and textures. Once […]
Read ArticleHandmade rugs
December 8, 2020
To make an original hooked rug, you will need the following - wool cloth scraps torn into 6mm strips, a rug hook, burlap or linen backing please not that this should have a design drawn onto it, an embroider hoop or rug hooking frame. If you choose to go with a prepared kit, you will […]
Read ArticleYour favourite type of rug.
December 7, 2020
What kind of rugs do you like? Are they woolly or shaggy, flat or thick? Would it be safe to say that all rugs should reside in the living room or can a rug go anywhere? I think there are different types for different occasions for example, in the summer when it's warm and dry, […]
Read ArticleSisal rugs
December 5, 2020
Looking for an eco friendly rug with natural charm that will blend with either casual of formal room settings? Then a sisal rug may be the answer. Sisal is a fibre extracted from the leaves of the Agave plant, originally native to Central America and now cultivated extensively in Brazil, Kenya, Tanzania and Mozambique. The […]
Read ArticleRules for choosing the right size rug for your rooms
December 3, 2020
Runners This protects wood floors while adding warmth and softness to high-traffic areas like stairs and hallways. The standard size is 2' 3" x 8'. To get the placement right, allow at least 4" of space along the sides of the runner parallel to the walls or edge of steps. In a corridor, keep a close […]
Read ArticleWooly Shaggy Rugs
December 2, 2020
Thick pile shaggy rugs are fashionable, comfortable and beautiful. They keep floors warm and bring great accents to the room. Try a contrasting colour and bring something modern to your rooms. Or if you already have a colour theme or a distinct colour in mind we can do colour matching to get an exact colour […]
Read ArticleCrafting your own rug
November 30, 2020
There are many different ways of creating your own rug, one of the ways to make your own rug is by braiding scrap pieces to fabric together. Braided rugs can be constructed in a variety of different ways including a banded braid construction, cloth braid construction, flat braid construction and yarn braid construction. Banded braid constructions […]
Read ArticleA very expensive rug
November 23, 2020
The famed Pearl Carpet of Baroda has an astonishing starting price of $5m and will become a record breaking rug if it sells, beating the rug that sold for $4.45 million back in 2008. The silk Persian rug in New York, Christies that sold in 2008 broke all records for the highest grossing rug but this […]
Read ArticleRug Designer and American Mountains
November 22, 2020
Rug designer has recently delved into the world of art and we provided Jamie George a contemporary artist with a modern rug for a set of exhibitions called American Mountains which was held in a disused garage on the Old Kent Road it is not the most glamour of places but very cool and turned […]
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