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RUG GUIDE
Not sure what’s the right rug for your space?
We have crafted a rug guide with all the essentials to help you find the perfect fit.
RUG SIZE GUIDE
Standard rug sizes for each room
Illustration featured 72" (6 ft.) 3 seater sofa.
No Legs of Furniture on the Rug
4x6 ft. / 120x180 cm
Front Legs of Furniture on the Rug
5x8 ft. / 150x240 cm, 6x9 ft. / 180x270 cm
All Legs of Furniture on the Rug
8x10 ft. /
240x300 cm, 9x12 ft. / 270x360 cm
Illustration featured a King Size Bed (Approx. 6 ft. X 6.5 ft.)
Runners Both Side of the Bed
3x5 ft. / 90x150 cm, 2'6X6 ft. / 60x90 cm.
Partially Under the Bed
King - 6x9 ft. / 180x270 cm, 8x10 ft. / 240x300 cm
Queen - 5x8 ft. / 150x240 cm, 6x9 ft. / 180x270 cm
Fully Under the Bed
King - 9x12 ft. / 270x360 cm, 10x14 ft. / 300x420 cm
Queen - 8x10 ft. / 240x300 cm , 9x12 ft. / 270x360 cm
For a 4 - 6 seater 60"x36" (5x3 ft.)
6x9 ft. / 180x270 cm, 8x10 ft. / 240x300 cm
For a 6-8 seater 78"x42" (6.5x3.5 ft.)
8x10 ft. / 240x300 cm, 9x12 ft. / 270x360 cm
For a 48" (4 ft.) Diameter Round Table
8 ft. / 240 cm Round Rug
RUG SIZE GUIDE
Standard rug sizes for each room
Illustration featured 72" (180 cm.) 3 seater sofa.
No Legs of Furniture on the Rug
Standard size- 4x6 ft. / 120x180 cm
Front Legs of Furniture on the Rug
5x8 ft. / 150x240 cm, 6x9 ft. / 180x270 cm
All Legs of Furniture on the Rug
8x10 ft. / 240x300 cm, 9x12 ft. / 270x360 cm
Illustration featured a King Size Bed (Approx. 180 cm. X 198 cm.)
Runners Both Side of the Bed
3x5 ft. / 90x150 cm, 2'6X6 ft. / 60x90 cm
Partially Under the Bed
King - 6x9 ft. / 180x270 cm, 8x10 ft. / 240x300 cm
Queen - 5x8 ft. / 150x240 cm, 6x9 ft. / 180x270 cm
Fully Under the Bed
King - 9x12 ft. / 270x360 cm, 10x14 ft. / 300x420 cm
Queen - 8x10 ft. / 240x300 cm , 9x12 ft. / 270x360 cm
For a 4 - 6 seater 60"x36" (5x3 ft.) Dining Table
6x9 ft. / 180x270 cm, 8x10 ft. / 240x300 cm
For a 6-8 seater 78"x42" (6.5x3.5 ft.) Dining Table
8x10 ft. / 240x300 cm, 9x12 ft. / 270x360 cm
For a 48" (4 ft.) Diameter Round Table
8 ft. / 240 cm Round Rug
FAQ
When you see the back of the rug you can see a lot of small knots, machine made carpets have equal and symmetrical knots and is hard on the back – sometimes you can see almost a white sheer at the back, while a handmade carpet will have unequal and asymmetrical knots.
Before choosing rugs or carpets for high traffic areas you should look at thickness, rigidity and material of the carpet. Darker colored rugs with low pile height are best. Well-made wool, bamboo silk, Jute and synthetics rugs and carpets are best material for high traffic.
Yes, many of our customers do use them as wall art, tapestries. You can see wall rugs collection here.
Yes, we make customized rugs and carpets. You simply need to choose from our existing designs and alter them or provide your own design. The time frame depends on the quality and size of the rug production. See more here.
We recommend a rug pad under every rug. It will keep your rug in place and provides more cushion underfoot. It'll extend the life of your floor covering as well as protect your floors rom scratchy debris that can accumulate underneath.
Mostly we use cotton base, which is called warp. However on special request and in Kashmiri rugs silk base is also used.
Pure Silk is made by the silk worm while bamboo silk and viscose are an artificial form of silk. Both Bamboo silk comes from Bamboo plant and Viscose is made from wood pulp. However, in most cases fiber length and strength of bamboo silk is more than viscose.
All carpets usually have a shiny side as well as a matt side to it. The carpet should always be placed from the light/shiny side so that its sheen is visible. It is also recommended to not put heavy pointed table over carpet. If table need to be placed in middle, always use some flat wood to keep table above it.
It really makes less difference; especially now-a-days rooms are well air-conditioned. There is a study that proves that a wool carpet reduces the air conditioning bills in the summer as it retains cool air.
Rug layering is quite popular these days. If you prefer a more cohesive feel, you can use multiple rugs in any room in your home by picking patterns, colors, and sizes of rugs that complement each other. Look for online rugs inspirations here.
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RUG MATERIAL GUIDE
SILK
WOOL
The most common material used, Wool is prized for its durability & with a subtle matt look
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absorbs moisture
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repels soil
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fire resistant
JUTE & HEMP
Durable & renewable. Jute rugs are a combination of neutral, earthy palettes and rich textures.
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sustainable
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coarse
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high traffic rugs
COTTON
Mostly used to make flat-weave rugs like dhurries & kilims, Cotton is natural and comfortable.
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easy to clean
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lightweight
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breathable
VISCOSE/BAMBOO SILK
Made from bamboo plant & wood pulp, it is originally created to mimic more expensive natural silk.
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lustre & shine
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anti-microbial
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soft in touch
RUG CONSTRUCTION GUIDE
Pile Height – Low to medium. Non-Skid, comfortable to walk upon.
Durability and Intricacy – Product life of 15+ years. High design intricacy.
How to Identify – knots are visible on the back the rug, density of knots decides the intricacy of design.
Weaving Technique – Yarns knotted on warp thread. Extremely intricate, durable and valuable.
Pile Height – medium to high. Non-Skid, comfortable to walk upon.
Durability and Intricacy – Product life of 4-7 years. All sort of design with average intricacy.
How To Identify - Canvas or poly propylene backing.
Weaving Technique – Tufted Rugs made with loops of yarn instead of knots.
Pile Height – Flat, no pile height. Anti-Skid Rug Pad is Suggested.
Durability and Intricacy – Product life of 4-7 years. Basic geometric and Kilims Designs.
How To Identify – Flat woven rugs, lightweight and mostly reversible.
Weaving Technique – These are made by warp and weft threads on a loom.
Pile Height – Low to medium. Non-Skid, comfortable to walk.
Durability and Intricacy – Product life of 4-7 years. Mostly solid/single color rugs.
How To Identify – These rugs usually have a low to medium pile and canvas backing.
Weaving Technique - Weavers use a loom to create these rugs by interweaving of the weft threads.
RUG CARE
UNPACKING:
- As rugs are shipped in a sealed bag, odors from dyes and fibers can accumulate over time. Unroll your rug and allow it to air out.
- Lay flat or rolling the rug with the pile facing outwards and the wrinkles will disappear in a few days. Know More
CLEANING:
- Regular vacuuming is recommended, especially for rugs prone to shredding.
- Don’t rub stains as it can cause them to become set in the fiber, rather blot them with an undyed clean cloth by pressing firmly to absorb as much as possible.
- Professional rug cleaning is recommended. Know More
STORAGE:
- Place in dry, well-ventilated area.
- Never fold the rug, store your rug by rolling its front side out and wrap in a cloth for protection.
- Rotating the rug will extend the life of the rug Know More
RUG PAD/ RUG PROTECTOR:
- Use rug protectors under the legs of heavy furniture to avoid flattening rug piles.
- Use rug pad beneath your area rug. It offers a shielding wall between the rug and the floor beneath.
Frequently you should have your rug cleaned by professional rug cleaners. Make sure that your rug cleaning professional knows the construction type and the fiber content of your rug or carpet.