June 22nd, 2010
When people think of
area rugs, the first thing that comes to the minds of many is the Persian style area rug. This is perhaps due to the long history of the
Persian rugs. The oldest known rug is the Pazyryk carpet, which was discovered in 1949 among the ices of Pazyryk Valley, in the Altai Mountains in Siberia. Radiocarbon testing dates this rug to be woven in 5th century BC.
Today, Persian area rugs are as popular as ever, with Iran exporting around 30% of new Persian area rugs. According to Wikipedia, there are an estimated 1.2 million weavers living in Iran.
Modern Persian area rugs utilize many of the same materials as their ancestors. They can be composed of wool, cotton, or silk; with wool being the most common. There are many types of wool that may be used in rug construction: Kork wool, Manchester wool, and in some cases even Camel Hair wool. Silk is not as common due to it’s lack of durability. However, silk area rugs tend to increase in value with age and are often hung on the wall as a tapestry.
PlushRugs.com features a wide variety of Persian and Oriental area rugs to meet any decór, at very affordable prices from companies such as Chandra, Nourison, Oriental Weavers Sphinx, and Dynamic Rugs. These are all high quality rugs at an incredible value.
So whether you are looking for a soft Persian rug to rest your feet on after a long day, or a beautiful silk tapestry that will be an excellent investment, look no further than PlushRugs.com.
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June 9th, 2010
PlushRugs.com Announces New Line of Wool Rugs
Emporia, KS (plushrugs.com) May 28, 2010 – PlushRugs.com is pleased to announce their new line of wool rugs is now available. Plush Rugs offers many area rugs, including animal rugs, large rugs and contemporary area rugs all for extremely reasonable prices.
Tired of being preoccupied with having to deal with rugs made of out synthetic fibers? Consider something that is beautiful, durable and all-natural. Buy wool. For centuries, people have been creating gorgeous and unique wool area rugs, and now, thanks to Plush Rugs, obtaining wool rugs has never been easier, or more convenient.
“Even though summer is approaching, we’re surprised by how well our customers have responded to our selection of wool,” said a PlushRugs.com representative. “They’re going fast so now’s the time to buy.”
Wool area rugs are stain resistant, durable and healthier to have in the home. Wool is naturally fiber coated and repels water, stains and keeps all kinds of substances from penetrating deep into the carpet. Large area rugs made from wool are ideal for any room in the house. Having a stain resistant rug in the kitchen eliminates the paranoia of spills occurring because now it’s an easy clean up.
Wool rugs are more durable because each strand of wool, in addition to being coated with a protective membrane, is also curly and acts like a spring. This means wool rugs are ideal for high traffic areas because areas that are stepped upon just naturally spring back into place. Placing the rugs in front of a fire place isn’t an issue either because wool is fire resistant.
Wool rugs absorb common household contaminants acting as a natural air purifier bringing particles deep into the fibers of the rug. Due to the fact that wool acts as a natural water repellent, it prevents the growth of mildew should water accidently get absorbed into the area. Wool also acts as a natural insulator, providing warmth in the winter and providing year-round humidity control.
Buying a wool area rug is such a no brainer with so many benefits that come with it. You cannot go wrong with this amazing investment. And Plush Rugs provides such a wide selection of wool rugs that it will be easy to find any size, style, shape, and color that is right for your home.
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About PlushRugs.com
The best name in area rugs, PlushRugs.com offers the lowest prices on the net, with the best customer service and quickest delivery time available. One of the largest rug suppliers in the country, PlushRugs.com has 18 stores of rug inventory and is networked with rug mills to guarantee area rugs will arrive within 10 business days of the order date or they will refund 10% of the purchase price.
Contact:
1-800-239-9892
http://plushrugs.com/
The best name in area rugs, PlushRugs.com offers the lowest prices on the net, with the best customer service and quickest delivery time available. One of the largest rug suppliers in the country, PlushRugs.com has 18 stores of rug inventory and is networked with rug mills to guarantee area rugs will arrive within 10 business days of the order date or they will refund 10% of the purchase price.
Contact:
1-800-239-9892
http://plushrugs.com/
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June 1st, 2010
If you are thinking about redecorating and changing the look of your home or one of your rooms, consider implementing a beautiful area rug into the mix. You will be surprised by what a difference a decorative rug can make in a room without having to invest in fancy furniture or expensive sculptures.
A dilemma carpet connoisseurs typically run into upon deciding which type of rug to invest in often find themselves having to choose between wool area rugs and silk area rugs. These rugs have some very similar qualities and some very different ones.
Cost
Silk rugs and wool rugs both contain natural fibers that are predominant in the manufacture of these area rugs. Silk rugs are generally more expensive than wool rugs, but both of these types of rugs are generally more expensive than rugs made of synthetic fibers.
Appearance
Silk rugs appear to have more luster and shine due to silk being woven right into the rugs themselves. Wool on the other hand has a more matte appearance making them slightly more inconspicuous and subtle. Both designs feel similar to the touch and almost look the same to the naked eye, so when purchasing the rugs how do you tell the difference? Just ask an expert.
The reason they look so similar is because silk rugs are comprised of silk and wool due to the fact that silk costs so much and is a very delicate material. Wool rugs are typically made of pure wool so make sure you are not allergic to wool when purchasing either of these rugs. Wool rugs and silk rugs come in many different patterns, textures and colors.
Durability & Maintenance
The benefit behind wool rugs is that they are very resilient and offer more natural protection from spills and stains. They are an excellent choice for all areas of the home so you don’t have to feel paranoid about placing the rug in the kitchen.
Silk rugs, however, are more delicate and should be used in locations having minimal foot traffic. Silk rugs tend to get dirty faster and are a little more difficult to keep tidy. Keeping this in mind, silk adds delicacy and shine to area rugs, offering aesthetic benefits, but doesn’t have many practical benefits. Wool offers durability as well as resistance to fire and dust mites in rugs.
In summary if you need a more durable rug or a rug that is lower in cost, you should consider a wool rug. This is especially important if you plan to use the rug in a high traffic area of your home. On the other hand, if you are buying a rug for its sheer beauty and it will be in a low traffic area of your home you will want to consider a silk are rug.
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