Country Rugs

Country rugs make use of natural dye colors to impart that magnetic effect vital for the beauty of this particular rug finish. Using natural dyes & bold and unique geometric patterns, the weavers use less color though. Country rugs was basically started years ago by the nomadic tribes in Mongolia & Turkey but the age-old process is still very very much prevalent & in practice in the Middle East & Asia, thus, keeping the old cultural heritage still alive.

About Country Rug
The manufacturing process of country rug is however not very tedious still demands complete attention from the weavers. Requiring materials like sheep wool which are spun and dyed, the weavers make ample usage of natural dyes derived from plants to produce colors like indigo, madder, pomegranates or oak. Balouch & Afghan are two of semi-nomadic pastoraalists who too use wool for their warp & weft since they do not produce cotton.

Carried out extensively in the village area, once the wool is procured, it is then treated in a loom to make it look apt for the weaving process. They get inspirations from everything which they can see around them for the designing purpose. Generally, designs that are integral to their history, religion & lifestyle is depicted in the carpet. The patterns are generally bold & geometric & hieroglyphic figures are as well applied. Curvilinear patterns are as well popular in terms of country rug designing.


Cotton is too made use of by the weavers for the warp & weft as they are less elastic than wool. Compared to wool, they are easily woven in a straight & flat rug form.

Features Of Country Rugs
One can decorate his living & kitchen area with variety of beautiful country rugs which are backed with many additional features which make them absolutely unique & appealing at the same time. As they are less tightly knotted than the city rugs, they differ a lot as in :

• Simply drawn designs with bold & geometrical patterns
• Makes use of fewer colors (five or six)
• Even makes use of vegetable dyes like madder & indigo
• Traditional colors & patterns still preferred
• Woven with locally available materials
• Variety in shapes as round, oval, square
• Exquisite patterns both abstract & oriental
• Non-skid surface, often maintained by using rug pads
• Are washable & durable
• Nylon fabric is easily cleaned
• Can stand up heavy foot traffic

When one adorns any area with these terrific looking country rugs, the look just gets manifolded & acts as an apt accent rugs chosen from a collection of wonderful designs. There is absolutely no dearth in its design & color combination & they can be easily matched with the decor theme, thus, functioning as a perfect home furnishing accessory. Oozing elegance yet casual, these are comfortable & warm & are great additions to the area.