Jute Carpets

Jute has a soft silky luster that makes it ideal for home decor and carpets. It being a not too sturdy natural fiber, is not generally used in heavy traffic areas. Jute carpets can be used as accent carpets for living rooms and bedrooms. It is an adaptable yarn that weaves well, looks good and appears best in natural tones. The fiber can easily be dyed into the required colors.

Jute carpets are late entrants in the industry and the manufacturers keep experimenting with the textures, patterns and blends of jute. Jute mixes well with other fibers like wool and linen, allowing greater versatility and variation.

Designs
Initially jute carpets were identified with flat weaves. Different types of flat weaves were used to create the carpets. Now their are other options like pile carpets, loop carpets, flat weaves. Braided jute carpets have created a niche for themselves. Jute rugs in natural shades range from Natural, Bleached, Natural/Bleach combination to Dyed/Bleached/Natural combination etc.

Popular Jute Carpet Weaves
Basketweave - It resemble the weave of a simple basket. Single or multiple strands are threaded over and under, creating a flat, checkered pattern.
Bouclé - Bouclé has more texture and depth than other weaves. The warp and weft have different thickness. The warp rides higher giving the effect of rows of parallel lines elevated over a background.
Herringbone - Herringbone is a pattern in which adjacent rows "V" are formed in parallel rows creating a zigzag pattern. Much in fashion now a days are traditional weaves using different colored wraps and wefts.

Using Jute Rugs and Carpets
Jute rugs and carpets can be used as area rugs or accent rugs. They provide a contemporary look to the room. They are usually in brown to beige color. Since it is a smooth, slippery fiber, it should be used in dry, indoor, low traffic areas preferably with a non-slippery backing.