| Rugs are one of the essentials in home | | | | todays decoration schemes. Home owners |
| decorations and have been for as long as most | | | | acknowledge the superiority of wool in terms of |
| historians can tell. Since the dawn of civilization, | | | | durability. Aside from possessing an elegant |
| human beings used animal hides and crudely | | | | beauty, the fabric has a quality and value that |
| woven reeds similar to tall grass or bamboo as | | | | makes it an excellent choice for the home. |
| rugs for covering the floor, the chairs, and even | | | | A benefit of using wool rugs is its natural resilience |
| sleeping surfaces. Simply put, the rug is the most | | | | to the elements. It also feels soft to the touch |
| basic and yet also most valuable household | | | | great for your feet yet has excellent durability. It |
| possession for most families. Through the years, | | | | can also prevent fires and lower room humidity. |
| the making of rugs evolved into an artistic pursuit | | | | Aside from this, the wool fabric is hypoallergenic |
| beyond just a functional one making the notable | | | | and does not promote the spreading of dust |
| household item more visible in homes. They | | | | mites and bacteria. Additionally, these rugs will |
| became a sort of art canvasses that needed an | | | | absorb and remove any gases from the air. |
| expression from the home owner. | | | | Most wool rugs produced are handtufted wherein |
| One notable area rug, the "Pazyryk" carpet, was | | | | no two rugs are similar and exactly alike. Almost |
| discovered by a Russian archaeologist in the year | | | | all rugs are made of 100 percent sheared wool |
| 1949 during a dig at an ancient Siberian burial site. | | | | with cotton backing that requires professional dry |
| This rug was so finely made that, even though it | | | | cleaning and regular vacuum cleaning. Extra care, |
| was long frozen in ice, there was no notable | | | | however, must be done when cleaning the rug |
| change in its fiber, color, and design and is very | | | | since natural shedding of the wool might occur. |
| well preserved. The Pazyryk carpet is considered | | | | Today, rugs continue to play an important item in |
| a fine work of Scythian art with exquisite details, | | | | most interior design concepts being the fastest |
| symmetrical patterns, and rich colors. | | | | and simplest design element. Wool rugs continue |
| The finest handmade rugs of the present day are | | | | to reinvent and revitalize the existing home |
| prized objects. Wool is the premium material for | | | | decorations and at the same time giving warmth |
| elegant handtufted wool rugs. And in wool, | | | | and depth, as well as effective absorption of |
| sophisticated colors are combined with the latest | | | | sound, and protection of the floor surface. |
| contemporary designs to complement most of | | | | |