Do most area rugs need a pad underneath?

Rug pads are great because they prevent slippage, prolong wear, protect the floor underneath, and provide additional comfort and quiet. That being said, most of our rugs do not actually require a pad underneath. Many, like those from the Andes, crafted with sheep wool and cotton, are durable and sturdy enough to be placed directly on the floor. But for enhanced protection and longevity, a rug pad is always a welcome addition.

Do area rugs absorb sound?

Area rugs are a design-friendly way to absorb sound and insulate a room. They are a wonderful way to reduce noise, as footsteps on a rug are more muted than on hardwood floors or tile, and they also dull ambient sounds. Additionally, they provide warmth and a general sense of well-being. Who doesnt love a good area rug!

How do I care for my area rug?

Most area rugs are easy to maintain with a few simple steps. For small stains and spills, you can spot clean with warm, soapy water. Never rub the affected area, always blot! You should vacuum your rugs to remove dirt and debris. And to ensure that rugs wear evenly, it is recommended to place a pad beneath them, and rotate them regularly. As with most vibrant works of art, direct sunlight may dull the colors. For more substantive cleaning, it is recommended that you dry clean your area rug.

Are there eco-friendly area rugs?

Were huge fans of eco-friendly everything! When it comes to area rugs, you can look for certain indicators that it is produced in a sustainable way that reduces our carbon footprint. Some artisans, like a handful of weavers from India, use recycled fabrics: cotton, rayon, and polyester. Others stress the use of natural dyes and ethically-sourced wool. (Wool is particularly celebrated for being recyclable, abundant, and naturally stain-resistant.)

Are any of your area rugs handmade?

Handmade, or footmade! Many of the weavers who produce area rugs use a pedal, or foot, loom. While they technically have the assistance of a machine--a treadle or handloom--its operation requires the dexterity, strength, coordination, and patience of the artisan. Additionally, most area rugs are finished by hand.

What are traditional methods of making area rugs?

Traditional area rugs are mostly woven on looms. Treadle, or foot, looms make use of pedals to lift and lower the looms harness. This raises the threads of the warp, so that the weft can pass through the opening in the threads. This type of loom is common in the Andes, Central America, as well as Mexico, and traces back to Mayan weavers in the period after the Spanish arrived. Elsewhere, such as India, handlooms are still used. The designs are mapped out in advance, and it takes about four to five days to complete a dhurrie, or traditional Indian floor covering. While the work to craft each of these rugs may be labor intensive, the beauty of the finished product makes it well worth the wait.

What materials are used to make area rugs?

While area rugs are handcrafted by artisans from all over the world, they share certain features in spite of their vastly different regions. From the Andes to Central America, Mexico to India, most artisans use some combination of sheep wool, cotton, and natural and industrial dyes. Some artisans, like those from India, may incorporate other materials, like jute, or recycled cotton, polyester, and rayon, into their works. Some of the Zapotec weavers in Mexico use dyes made from natural materials like walnut shell, cochineal, and flowers. With these materials, artisans create vibrant colors and authentic patterns, ideal for adding dimension and warmth to any home.

Hand Woven Rugs at NOVICA

Nature's Magnificence, Bird and Floral pattern Wool Area Rug from India (3x5)

Amit Moza

(44)

$164.99 Wholesale

$164.99
Cassandra, 100% Jute Hand Loomed Area Rug Rectangular with Border

JRF Collective: Natural Rugs

(5)

$1525 Wholesale

$88 - $1525
Rainbow Fantasy, Folk Art Geometric Dhurrie Rug Hand-Woven in Cotton (2x4)

Mahmood

(4)

$144.99 Wholesale

$144.99
Bestseller

Rainbow Wonders, Hand-Loomed Geometric Folk Art Cotton Dhurrie Runner (2x8)

Mahmood

(4)

$119.99 Wholesale

$119.99
Pink Comfort, Handloomed Pink Wool Area Rug with Geometric Motifs (3x5)

Sonik Sethi

(40)

$129.99 Wholesale

$129.99
Geometric Floral Harmony, Handwoven Geometric Fringed Cotton Dhurrie Runner (2x7)

Mahmood

(4)

$119.99 Wholesale

$119.99
Delhi Delight in Brown, Hand Woven Cotton Geometric Dhurrie Rug from India (2x3)

Amit Moza

(44)

$94.99 Wholesale

$94.99
New Arrival

Vibrant Dreams, Boho Geometric Hand-Loomed Cotton Dhurrie Area Rug (2x4)

Mahmood

(4)

$144.99 Wholesale

$144.99
Bestseller

Inca Tocapus, Hand-Woven Wool Runner Rug with Inca Tocapu Motifs (1.5x5)

Gerardo Fernandez

(1)

$167.99 Wholesale

$167.99
Unique Home, Handloomed Geometric Colorful Wool Area Rug from India (3x5)

Ashfaq Ahmed

(2)

$129.99 Wholesale

$129.99
Morning Wonders, Handloomed Striped 2x5 100% Cotton Dhurrie Rug with Fringed

Mahmood

(4)

$74.99 Wholesale

$74.99
New Arrival

Fabulous Fusion, Hand-Woven Geometric Cotton Dhurrie Rug with Fringes (4x6)

Mahmood

(4)

$174.99 Wholesale

$174.99
Birds of Life, Colorful Bird-Themed Handwoven Wool Runner Rug (1x5)

Cerapio Vallejo

(52)

$237.99 Wholesale

$237.99
New Arrival

Blue Waves, Colorful Handwoven Geometric Cotton Dhurrie Area Rug (4x6)

Mahmood

(4)

$159.99 Wholesale

$159.99
New Arrival

Rustic Rhythms, 2x3 Earthy-Toned 100% Cotton Dhurrie Rug Handloomed in India

Mahmood

(4)

$59.99 Wholesale

$59.99
Bestseller

Creative Blue, Handloomed Traditional Diamond-Patterned Wool Rug from India

Ashfaq Ahmed

(2)

$202.99 Wholesale

$139.99 - $202.99
New Arrival

Sunset Feelings, Artisan-Made 2x5 Striped 100% Cotton Fringed Dhurrie Rug

Mahmood

(4)

$69.99 Wholesale

$69.99
Kaleidoscopic World, Hand-Woven Wool Area Rug with Cotton Warp

Ashfaq Ahmed

(2)

$169.99 Wholesale

$104.99 - $169.99
Bestseller

Ancient Days, Artisan-Made Green and Blue 2x6 Cotton Dhurrie Runner Rug

Mahmood

(4)

$89.99 Wholesale

$89.99
Bestseller

Echoes of Tradition, Classic Handloomed 100% Cotton Fringed Dhurrie Rug (2x3)

Mahmood

(4)

$59.99 Wholesale

$59.99
Andean Chakanas, Handwoven Wool Runner Rug with Andean Chakana Motifs (1.5x5)

Gerardo Fernandez

(1)

$167.99 Wholesale

$167.99
Twinkling Fantasy, 4x6 Wool Dhurrie Rug with Striped Geometric Motifs

Sonik Sethi

(40)

$189.99 Wholesale

$189.99
Bestseller

Traditional Accents, Hand-Loomed Geometric Fringed Cotton Dhurrie Area Rug (2x3)

Mahmood

(4)

$57.99 Wholesale

$57.99
Red Fusion, Handwoven Wool Area Rug with Red Borders (3x5) from India

AAJWD

(4)

$129.99 Wholesale

$129.99
Incan Empire, Handwoven Wool Area Rug in Blue (4x6) from Peru

Eliazar Ochoa

(40)

$424.99 Wholesale

$424.99
Crab and Fish, Wool and Cotton Blend Area Rug Hand-Woven in Peru (3x4)

Zosimo Laura

(45)

$249.99 Wholesale

$249.99
Pastoral Harmony, Folk Art-Inspired 2x6 100% Cotton Fringed Dhurrie Runner Rug

Mahmood

(4)

$79.99 Wholesale

$79.99
Ivory Bliss, Handwoven Wool Area Rug with Ivory Borders (3x5) from India

AAJWD

(4)

$129.99 Wholesale

$129.99
Desert Drops, Handwoven Wool Area Rug from Mexico (2.5x5)

Bulmaro Mendoza

$219.99 Wholesale

$219.99
Entrancing Zigzags, 3x5 Handwoven Zigzag Wool Dhurrie Rug from India

Sonik Sethi

(40)

$119.99 Wholesale

$119.99
Modern Grey, Indian Wool Area Rug with Checkered Pattern in Grey (3x5)

AAJWD

(4)

$149.99 Wholesale

$149.99
Sky Geometry, 4x6 Handwoven Wool Dhurrie Rug in Aqua from India

Sonik Sethi

(40)

$177.99 Wholesale

$177.99
Cool Charm, Handwoven Striped Wool Area Rug (3x5) from India

AAJWD

(4)

$129.99 Wholesale

$129.99
Bestseller

Spring Soiree, Spring-Themed Orange 2x3 100% Cotton Dhurrie Rug from India

Mahmood

(4)

$57.99 Wholesale

$57.99
Empire, Hand-woven (2x5) Red And Yellow Alpaca Wool Rug From Peru

Gamaniel Esmit

(5)

$219.99 Wholesale

$219.99
Andean Fauna, Hand-Woven Wool Bird and Butterfly Themed Area Rug (4x5)

Cerapio Vallejo

(52)

$659.99 Wholesale

$659.99
Rolling Hills, Hand-Woven Flat Weave Wool Area Rug (4x6)

Parvez Alam

$259.99 Wholesale

$259.99
Song of Stars, Geometric and Stripe Pattern Wool Area Rug from India (4x6)

Sonik Sethi

(40)

$184.99 Wholesale

$184.99
Hand of Glory, Handcrafted Indian Wool Area Rug (4 x 6)

Ashfaq Ahmed

(2)

$279.99 Wholesale

$279.99
Extended delivery

Tecun Uman, Handloomed Acrylic Area Rug of Hero Tecun Uman (2.5x5)

Women United for Artisan Development

(25)

$294.99 Wholesale

$294.99
Festival of the Crosses, Hand-Woven Wool Runner Rug with Andean Motifs (1.5x5)

Gerardo Fernandez

(1)

$167.99 Wholesale

$167.99
Bestseller

India Sunset, Colorful Indian Handwoven Wool Dhurrie Rug

Sonik Sethi

(40)

$219.99 Wholesale

$199.99 - $219.99
Morning Dream, Handwoven Geometric Wool Area Rug (4x6) from India

Sowalayha Siddiqui

(1)

$189.99 Wholesale

$189.99
Block Party, Black and Natural Blocks Wool Area Rug

Mario Chavez

(36)

$159.99 Wholesale

$159.99
Azure Stars, Hand-Woven Wool Area Rug from India (4 x 6)

Sonik Sethi

(40)

$227.99 Wholesale

$227.99
Fiery Jewels, Folk Art Geometric-Patterned Zapotec 100% Wool Rug (2.5x4)

Ruiz Bazan Family

(41)

$249.99 Wholesale

$249.99
Cozy Fragments, Eco-Friendly Handcrafted Recycled Cotton Area Rug (2x3)

Sajad

(155)

$49.99 Wholesale

$49.99
A Thousand Stars, Modern Handwoven Zapotec Wool Area Rug with Star Motif (5x8)

Mario Chavez

(36)

$1369.99 Wholesale

$1369.99
Stripes of Life, 4x6 Striped Wool Dhurrie Rug in Avocado and Paprika

Sonik Sethi

(40)

$184.99 Wholesale

$184.99
Mossy Shore, Handwoven Wool Area Rug in Moss and Ivory (3x5) from India

AAJWD

(4)

$109.99 Wholesale

$109.99
Starry Flair, Artisan Crafted Geometric Wool Area Rug from India (4x6)

Sonik Sethi

(40)

$179.99 Wholesale

$179.99
Crimson Elegance, 3 by 5 Foot Handwoven Crimson Wool Dhurrie Rug from India

Sonik Sethi

(40)

$117.99 Wholesale

$117.99
Geometric Energy, Handwoven Colorful Wool Area Rug from India

Sowalayha Siddiqui

(1)

$179.99 Wholesale

$142.99 - $179.99
Festival of Stars, Handwoven India Wool 4 by 6 Striped Dhurrie Rug

Sonik Sethi

(40)

$169.99 Wholesale

$169.99
Intense Geometry, Indian Wool Area Rug with Geometric Pattern in Red (3x5)

AAJWD

(4)

$164.99 Wholesale

$164.99
Extended delivery

Celestial Diamonds, Handloomed Acrylic Geometric Area Rug in Orange (2.5x4.5)

Women United for Artisan Development

(25)

$229.99 Wholesale

$229.99
Stripes and Diamonds, Diamond and Striped Pattern Wool Area Rug from India (4x6)

Sonik Sethi

(40)

$169.99 Wholesale

$169.99
Azure Royalty, Floral Motif Cotton Area Rug in Auzre from India (4x6)

Sonik Sethi

(40)

$119.99 Wholesale

$119.99
Energizing Geometry, Hand-Woven Wool Runner Rug with Square Motifs (1.5x5)

Gerardo Fernandez

(1)

$167.99 Wholesale

$167.99
Blossom Dance, Floral Geometric Pattern Wool Area Rug from India (4x5.5)

Sonik Sethi

(40)

$184.99 Wholesale

$184.99
Donna, Artisan Crafted Rectangular Area Rug Tone-on-tone Taupe/Grey

JRF Collective: Natural Rugs

(5)

$1230 Wholesale

$81 - $1230
Vibrant Symbols, Hand-Loomed Zapotec Wool Runner with Mexican Symbols

Mario Chavez

(36)

$717.99 Wholesale

$717.99
Evening Mist, Hand Crafted 100% Jute Area Rug from India (4x6)

Sonik Sethi

(40)

$154.99 Wholesale

$154.99
Azure Melody, Handwoven Azure Wool Dhurrie Rug from India (4x6)

Sonik Sethi

(40)

$179.99 Wholesale

$179.99
Maze Flair, Maze Motif Cotton Area Rug in Espresso from India (4x6)

Sonik Sethi

(40)

$129.99 Wholesale

$129.99
Colorful Bliss, Indian Multicolored Striped Geometric Wool Area Rug (4x6)

Sonik Sethi

(40)

$169.99 Wholesale

$169.99
Green Candy Stripe, Multicolored Striped Wool Area Rug (3x5) from India

AAJWD

(4)

$149.99 Wholesale

$149.99
Celestial Stripes, Geometric Striped Pattern Wool Area Rug from India (4x5.5)

Sonik Sethi

(40)

$184.99 Wholesale

$184.99
Geometric Ceremony, Handloomed Brown Wool Area Rug with Geometric Pattern (3x5)

Sonik Sethi

(40)

$129.99 Wholesale

$129.99
Red Appeal, Handloomed Wool Area Rug with Red and Grey Stripes (3x5)

AAJWD

(4)

$127.99 Wholesale

$127.99
Creative Fusion, Handwoven Wool Dhurrie Rug from India (3x5)

Sonik Sethi

(40)

$149.99 Wholesale

$149.99
Russet Gem, Artisan-Made Zapotec-Themed Russet and Blue Wool Rug (2.5x4)

Ruiz Bazan Family

(41)

$249.99 Wholesale

$249.99
Bohemian Class, Diamond-Patterned Handwoven Cotton and Jute Area Rug (2x4)

Sajad

(155)

$107.99 Wholesale

$107.99
Magical Flare, 3x5 Wool Area Rug for Floor and Wall Use Hand-Woven in India

AAJWD

(4)

$164.99 Wholesale

$164.99
Geometric Bubbles, 4x6 Striped Geometric Wool Dhurrie Rug from India

Sonik Sethi

(40)

$187.99 Wholesale

$187.99
Onyx Charm, Onyx and Beige Jute and Leather Area Rug from India (2.5x5)

Amit Moza

(44)

$99.99 Wholesale

$99.99
Subdued Style, Beige and Azure Recycled Cotton Area Rug from India (3x4.5)

Amit Moza

(44)

$117.99 Wholesale

$117.99
Take Care, Indian Wool Area Rug with Diamond Pattern (3 x 5)

Ashfaq Ahmed

(2)

$144.99 Wholesale

$144.99
Circular Beauty in Russet, Round Handwoven Jute Area Rug in Russet (3 Feet Diameter)

Amit Moza

(44)

$79.99 Wholesale

$79.99
Sepia Delight, Hand Woven 100% Wool Multicolor 4x6 Area Rug from India

Sonik Sethi

(40)

$169.99 Wholesale

$169.99
Chic Grey, 3x5 Wool Area Rug for Floor and Wall Use Hand-Woven in India

AAJWD

(4)

$129.99 Wholesale

$129.99
Starry Garden, Cozy Hand Woven Multicolor Striped Wool Rug from India (4x6)

Sonik Sethi

(40)

$169.99 Wholesale

$169.99
Cute Fusion, Handwoven Geometric Wool Area Rug from India (4x6)

Sonik Sethi

(40)

$184.99 Wholesale

$184.99
Phases of a Day, Handwoven Zapotec Wool Area Rug with Mexican Motifs (2.5x5)

Mario Chavez

(36)

$409.99 Wholesale

$409.99

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Jute area rug, 'Cassandra'

Lisa

Jan 27, 2025

Perfectly suited

This well crafted hefty jute area rug offers just what we hoped for under a double rocker. Sets off the room beautifully and protects the wood floor as well.

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