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Rug guide · 04
Materials
Fibre decides how a rug feels underfoot and how it behaves over time. Match the material to the room and the life lived in it.
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Compare the fibres
Wool
Wool is the foundation of the handmade rug. Its natural crimp lets the pile recover from footsteps, its lanolin helps it resist soiling, and it takes dye deeply, ageing to a soft sheen with use.
- Resilient
- Naturally soil-resistant
- Ages gracefully
Best for: Living rooms, bedrooms, hallways and most everyday spaces
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Wool
Resilient, naturally soil-resistant and quick to recover from footsteps. The right choice for most rooms, including busy ones.
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Silk and bamboo silk
Silk offers fine detail and lustre, but marks more easily and should be cleaned professionally. Bamboo silk is a plant-based viscose fibre with a similar sheen; it is weaker when wet and best in quiet rooms.
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Cotton and jute
Cotton is the traditional fibre of the dhurrie: light, cool and easy to clean. Jute brings a natural golden texture, but is sensitive to moisture and less soft than wool.
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A quick decision guide
- Heavy traffic, children or animals: wool or a cotton flatweave.
- Humid rooms or frequent spills: avoid jute and viscose.
- Sheen and detail in a quiet room: silk or silk highlights.
- Texture over softness: jute or a textured wool weave.
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