Carrie Reeder asked:




A contemporary, modern looking wool rug can be a great accent to a room. It can be the centerpiece of the room, giving the entire room a modern, contemporary feel.

Contemporary wool rugs are usually either hand knotted or hand tufted. The difference between hand knotted and hand tufted is that with hand tufted a small machine or "gun" is used to insert the yarn into a backing for additional texture. Normally when comparing hand knotted rugs the more knots per square inch the more valuable the rug.

Contemporary wool rugs are made in various countries. Some are made in the US, some in China, India, Belgium, Bulgaria, Spain and other countries. Most of the wool rugs made in the US are machine made instead of hand tufted or hand knotted.

When purchasing a rug online, compare two or three different stores. Choose the style you like and then compare prices between stores and also, find out about their shipping costs. Many rug stores online offer free shipping for their rugs. Also, many rug stores online have discount prices and clearance items. Check those to make sure what you are looking for isn't on clearance.

If you need to compare fabrics, oftentimes the rug stores online will send you free samples of materials to help you see the fabric or yarn firsthand. Looking through the rug sites with the largest selections can help you save time and money by having more options and finding styles that are in your price range. A large selection will ensure that you find the exact style you are looking for.

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Chad R Fisher asked:




Navajo rugs are distinctive in both design and construction. The designs evolved from simple striped designs that were woven in the eighteenth century. These designs changed and became more complex when the settlers arrived in the Southwest. They brought along rugs that were made in the Middle East. The tribal designs from Turkey, North Africa, and Iran had diamond shapes and other geometric elements that were woven in a tapestry weave. There were trading posts in the Southwest where the rugs could be traded for food and supplies. The Middle Eastern tribal designs were shown to the Native Americans who then made a blended design that incorporated some of the elements of the Middle Eastern rugs. This was not difficult for the Native Americans because the method of weaving was very similar.

Southwestern designs compliment many home furnishing styles. The log house is a perfect place for southwestern styled area rugs. Southwest designs can be mixed with contemporary furnishings in a modern home. The country cottage, the home on the lake, the mountain cabin, and the beachfront vacation home are fine settings for a Southwest design rug. Rugs can be hung on walls, draped over furniture, and of course used on the floor.

There are many collectors of authentic genuine Native American rugs and pottery, baskets, and art. Reproductions are also available for those who want the look but not the higher cost. There are Southwest design rugs are available in many different constructions. There are hand made flat woven tapestry weaves, hand knotted pile rugs, hand tufted, hand hooked types, and machine power loomed rugs.

They are made of many different natural materials. 100% wool, wool blends, cotton, and jute. Synthetic fibers like nylon, polypropylene, olefin, acrylic, and viscose are also used in the construction of Southwest design rugs.

Some of the importers and manufacturers and their collections that make Southwest designs are:

Balta US - / American Rhythm Collection

Dalyn Rug Co -. / Avalon Collection

Sphinx Oriental Weavers - / Taba Collection

Capel Inc - / Crystalle Collection / Great Plains Collection / Fresh Air Collection

Couristan - / Taos Lodge Collection / Mirage Collection

Shaw - / Accents Collection / Origins Collection / New West Collection /Timber Creek Collection

Dynamic Rugs - / Bahia Collection

Trans-Ocean - /Sahara Collection

Surya - / Jewel Tones / Jewel Tones II / Dream Collection / Dream Collection / Duetto Collection / Navajo Collection

Nourison - / Dakota Collection

Radici - / Multicolor

United Weavers - / Genesis Collection / Pristine Collection / Styles Collection

Mohawk Select - / Bella Rouge

Majestic - / Bella Rouge

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