Village Council GalleryOctober 7, 2020<October 7, 2020 Do most area rugs need a pad underneath? by Tiali Jamir Rug pads are great because they prevent slippage, prolong wear, protect the floor underneath, and provide additional comfort and quiet. That being said, most…
Village Council GalleryOctober 7, 2020<October 7, 2020 Do area rugs absorb sound? by Tiali Jamir Area rugs are a design-friendly way to absorb sound and insulate a room. They are a wonderful way to reduce noise, as footsteps on…
Village Council GalleryOctober 7, 2020<October 7, 2020 How do I care for my area rug? by Tiali Jamir Most area rugs are easy to maintain with a few simple steps. For small stains and spills, you can spot clean with warm, soapy…
Village Council GalleryOctober 7, 2020<October 7, 2020 Are there eco-friendly area rugs? by Tiali Jamir We’re huge fans of eco-friendly everything! When it comes to area rugs, you can look for certain indicators that it is produced in a…
Village Council GalleryOctober 7, 2020<October 7, 2020 Are any of your area rugs handmade? by Tiali Jamir Handmade, or footmade! Many of the weavers who produce area rugs use a pedal, or foot, loom. While they technically have the assistance of…
Village Council GalleryOctober 7, 2020<October 7, 2020 What are traditional methods of making area rugs? by Tiali Jamir Traditional area rugs are mostly woven on looms. Treadle, or foot, looms make use of pedals to lift and lower the loom’s harness. This…
Village Council GalleryOctober 7, 2020<October 7, 2020 What materials are used to make area rugs? by Tiali Jamir While area rugs are handcrafted by artisans from all over the world, they share certain features in spite of their vastly different regions. From…