There are different processes in a rug that can be made. Each of them has its own specialty, look, and effect. Let’s look at a few of those methods.
HANDMADE
Tufted: These detailed pile rugs are soft, textured, and durable at low pile heights.
Hand-Knotted: Meticulously made by professional weavers, these rugs are the most durable, intricate, and expensive available.
Looped/Hooked: The threads of these rugs end in loops rather than tufts, so they tend to be firmer and denser than hand-tufted rugs.
Braided: Threads in braided rugs are woven tightly together, often concentrically, to create durable, firm, ridged mats.
Flatweave: These tightly woven, thin, flexible, extremely light, durable, and often reversible rugs have various colors and pattern options. They’re easy to clean.
MACHINE-MADE
Power Loom: Because they’re machine-made, power loom rugs offer intricacy much lower prices than handmade options.
Pile Heights
The rug’s thickness is called pile height. Rugs with flatter piles are more durable and easier to clean than thicker rugs, while thicker rugs tend to feel cozier underfoot.
Flat Pile: (0” — 0.25”) Flat pile (or thin) rugs are often made of natural fibers and are incredibly durable. They can double as wall hangings because of their lightness.
Medium Pile: (0.25” — 0.75”) These unobtrusive rugs are incredible for giving a room a little texture without going overboard.
Thick Pile: (Over 0.75”) Thicker rugs are comfortable and warm but harder to clean.
Shag: These thick, loose rugs stand out and are suitable for cozier room designs. They tend to retain dirt and moisture.
High-Low: A combination of a flatter pile and a thicker pile often blocked by color or design creates compelling texture.
I hope the above information would be helpful for you to make the right decision while selecting your rug. While selecting, keep in mind the location where you will put the rug and the kind of usage it is going to go through.
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