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Arte Espina are known for their contemporary designs. This company, which is based in the Netherlands, uses different techniques to manufacture high-quality floor coverings. Many of this company's designs feature bright colours, which would look striking in a room with a contemporary decor.

Consumers who are interested in owning a floor fashion that is out of the ordinary will want to consider the offerings from this innovative company. Its products are always interesting and immediately draw the eye to the area where they are placed.

Shaggy rugs

Putting a shaggy rug into a room is a great way to add texture and create a cosy atmosphere in a space. Consumers who are looking for a designer shaggy rug may want to consider the Arte Espina Beat option. Available in a variety of colours, including ivory to beige, silver, orange, purple, and black, these rugs offer exceptional quality and very heavy weight of 4500 g/m².

Swing shaggy rugs are made with a 4cm pile and they provide a luxurious feel beneath the feet. These rugs are also very heavy, with a weight of 4200 g/m². The roads in this part of the collection are also available in several colours including lilac, pink, aqua, and lime green.

Dance shaggy rugs have a 3cm pile and a weight of 3700 g/m². This collection features multicoloured patterns in a shaky road. Choose from large floral prints featuring earth tone or bright colour combinations as well as a floor covering featuring a number of large dots that completely cover its surface for an interesting and very stylish look for your room.

Candy Store round rug

A Candy Store round rug includes colourful pastels around the outside of the rug with the cream base. The effect is a bright and whimsical romp that is also very durable. This option from the Arte Espina Company is made with Espirelle Acrylic, and has a weight of 2900 g/m².

Designs for the young and youthful

All the Young designs offered by Arte Espina Rugs are fashioned from Espirelle Acrylic. Buyers can choose from designs and abstract patterns featuring coordinating red/orange, lilac/purple or various shades of green. Other options include bright floral patterns, floor coverings that look like a stylized mix-and-match patchwork quilts, And rugs featuring striking stripes squares or triangles of bright colours. In each case, the finished product is absolutely striking to be all right and it would be an excellent choice for any well designed and decorated indoor space.

Playful rugs

The Playful Rugs offers by Arte Espina are meant to be placed in children's rooms. Youngsters will delight in the bright colours and variety of patterns available including floor coverings shaped like cars, butterflies, pirates and princesses.

No matter which type of rug a buyer chooses from the selection offered by Arte Espina, he or she will be well pleased with the designs and quality offered by this company. The rugs are well made as well as striking in their colour combinations.

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Flotaki rugs were originally made in Greece, and this type of floor covering dates back to the fifth century. They were used in winter months to protect people from the effects of the cold. The rugs were worn by warriors and travellers for warmth. Over time, they became popular with the general population, who started wearing these pure wool rugs as well.

The rugs eventually evolved into a popular decorating element that was commonly found in Greek homes. A Flotaki rug was traditionally part of a bride’s dowry, and they are popular with modern consumers as well. This type of long-pile rug brings warmth into a casually decorated room and provides some texture to the space as well.

Hand-knotted Flotaki's

Most of the modern Flotaki rugs are still made in Greece. They are hand-knotted to create their unique look. To create one, the weaver works with wool and a woven backing material. In most cases, the backing is also fashioned out of wool. The wool is hand-knotted through the backing material and lifted to make a thick, soft, cloud-like rug.

The wool used to make the rugs usually comes from either Greece or New Zealand. Consumers can choose from several thickness styles when considering Flotaki rugs. Buyers can choose from a short-pile rug that has a fluffy appearance or a longer-pile one that has a more free-form look.

An advantage to choosing a rug made from natural wool for the home is that this material is naturally static-resistant. Consumers can place it near computers and other electronic equipment without having to be concerned about interference. Flotaki rugs are a perfect choice to keep a homeowner’s feet warm in the winter. During the summer, the rug’s soft finish has a light appearance that creates an inviting atmosphere in any room.

Some people who make Flotaki rugs use the traditional technique of “ripening” the rug with water. This method involves taking the rug to a mountainous area where they are washed in the rough water near the base of a waterfall. As the wool is soaked in the water, the natural current pulls and lifts it, which results in increased strength and durability.

Flotaki Colours

The traditional colours for Flotaki rugs are white, tan and earth tones. Modern buyers can find them in the classic tones, as well as bright colours like lime green and fuchsia. Consumers who like the look of this type of traditional Greek rug can find one in just about any colour they like. All they need to do is decide which one will complement the room and its decor most effectively.

Flotaki rugs are available in short and long pile styles, and are a great choice for casual, funky decorating styles. It is an unconventional choice that immediately draws the eye to the floor where they are placed. These rugs are easy to clean and maintain, which makes them a great choice for homeowners who are looking for a product that will last in their home.
 

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Sheepskin rugs may seem like an unconventional choice when it comes to decorating a home, but they create a cosy atmosphere anywhere they are placed. Along with being a natural product, they can be used in multiple ways to create a warm and inviting space. Homeowners who are looking for a rug that is easy to clean and maintain would do well to consider sheepskin rugs as part of their decorating scheme.

Area rugs may be the first thing that comes to mind when someone thinks about using sheepskin as a floor covering. Many of them measure six feet in length by three feet in width, which can fill in the space on the floor in a room quite nicely.

Other options for using an area rug made from sheepskin in a room include hanging it on a wall or draping it over a sofa. In the latter instance, the rug can be used as a cosy blanket when someone wants to curl up for a nap.

A designer sheepskin rug has a different look than an area rug. It may be dyed any colour to suit the decor of a room. Some of them incorporate long and short sheepskin to create an interesting pattern in the pile of the piece. A creative designer may decide to combine sheepskin from different species to create a multi-colour rug. Buyers can find a single rug that includes white, ivory, grey, brown and black colours in it. This combination of tones would make an attractive addition to any indoor space.

Not all sheepskin rugs are placed on the floor. They can also be used as a warm and attractive bedspread. The most popular choice is a white sheepskin rug, but other colours can also be used for this purpose.

Small size made specifically as childrens rugs are popular choice among new parents. Measuring approximately eight square feet, the pile can be trimmed so that it measures no more than 3/4", which makes it safe for a young child to be in contact with. Not only can these rugs be placed in a child's crib, but they can also be placed on the floor for the child to sit and play on. Parents who are dealing with a fussy baby may want to try putting the child down on top of a sheepskin rug; the warmth and texture of the rug may help the youngster to settle down.

Caring for Sheepskin Rugs

One of the advantages of choosing a sheepskin rug for the home is that it is easy to care for. The pile of a new rug may appear flat at first, but it will bounce back relatively quickly if it is shaken and spread out. A sheepskin rug can be machine-washed or cleaned by hand using warm or cold water. Special products are available for machine washing. The rug should be spread out flat for drying and kept out of direct sun.
 

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Consumers who are looking for a finely crafted floor covering may want to consider buying a handknotted wool rug for their home. They are a superior product that will add warmth and texture to any room where they are placed. Buyers who choose them are getting a rug that will look good for several years and will improve in appearance over time.

Characteristics of hand-knotted wool rugs

Hand-knotted rugs were the norm until the introduction of machinery that could take over this function. The advantage to using machines to make wool rugs is that the process can be completed more quickly and at less cost than if each weave has to be knotted and tied by someone.

In a factory, looms are used to make rugs and the threads can be held together by glue or an acrylic. The consumer who is interested in buying a hand-knotted wool rug is getting a product that will be more durable than its machine made counterpart. The trade-off is that making a hand-knotted rug is very labour-intensive, and may cost more than a similar-sized, factory-made floor covering.

Buyers who are interested in owning a unique piece of art that they can place on their floor may want to consider hand-knotted rugs. Each one reflects the skill of the person who made it, and each individual rug will be unique as well. The rug may well include mistakes, which only add to its charm. A machine made rug will have a standard appearance and factories can produce multiple versions of the same pattern, whereas a hand-knotted rug is a one-of-a-kind item.

Durability of hand-knotted wool rugs

Hand-knotted wool rugs are made from highly durable, natural fibre. As the rug ages, its surface will take on a shiny appearance, which is considered very attractive. This characteristic is one that will actually increase the value of a hand-knotted rug. In contrast, the factory-made rug will deteriorate over time.

Deciding to buy a hand-knotted wool rug

A consumer who is interested in buying a hand-knotted wool rug will want to consider the decision very carefully. Even in a case where the initial cost is higher than buying a factory-made floor covering, the hand-knotted rugs may actually be a better long-term investment. The factory-made rug will need to be replaced much sooner than a hand-knotted one, which means that it may be the more expensive choice.

A hand-knotted wool rug also has the advantage of being easier to care for and repair than a machine-made one. Hand-knotted rugs can be cleaned from back to front and then put out to dry. Machine-made rugs also collect dirt on the bottom, and they can be very difficult to clean because of waterproof chemicals used on them.

Hand-knotted wool rugs offer a number of advantages to consumers. Buyers who are looking for natural fibres for their home that are easy to clean and maintain would do well to consider this option.
 

This entry was posted on March 9, 2012 at 12:04 PM and has received 269 views. There are currently 0 comments.