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Wool Area Rugs

Why buy wool rugs versus natural grass rugs or synthetic or even silk rugs? There are of course several reasons why wool is considered the premium fiber in rug construction.

When it comes to fashion Wool is the fiber of choice. Why? Wool is one of the best fibers in allowing not only a large range of dye to be effectively used to color itself but the variety of end results is unmatched in natural fibers. Wool can be dyed with vegetable dyes or aniline (chemical) and still retain the natural luster and soft hand that most synthetics imperfectly mimic. Whether deep hued jewel tones or the softer sun drenched palettes of mid 16th century France wool as a fiber has the versatility to display a wide range of colors in their proper context. No other fiber has this range.

Wool feels good to the hand and foot. We like walking or even laying on wool rugs because of their ability to exude warmth that other fabric find hard to match. Wool feels neither oily nor slick to the hand, rather it adds comfort, like a thick Downey blanket on a cold night.

When it comes to durability no fiber on Earth is better than wool. Its natural resilience allows it to retain a memory of a set shape or twist. This memory is what gives wool its durability. No fiber is better for heavy foot traffic or responds as beautifully back to its original shape after proper care (hot water extraction) than wool. When constructed in a high quality hand knotted, machine woven or hand made rug the buyer can expect years, even decades of usage. The odds are that the buyer will tire of the look of the rug before it fundamentally degrades in appearance.

So why a Wool rug? If you are interested in long term value for your money there is no better investment that a well made wool rug for looks, durability and comfort.

The following is a sample list of wool rug collections available at OlosnRugShop.com: Environments, Fiesta, Fresco, Patina, Roaring 20's, Seasons, Borders, Cottage, Details, Julian, Noury 2000, Country Heritage, Tropics, Desert Dawn, New Wave

We know consumers have many different ways of describing area rugs that they may be looking for. Also, individual decorating tastes and lifestyles vary as much as the variety of rugs we offer. So we are listing below some of the common area rug types that we offer to those looking to buy an area rug.

Please note not all of our area rugs are online yet.
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