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Yellow Area Rugs

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NOVICA’s Yellow Area Rugs Collection showcases handmade traditional and contemporary designs by global artisans. Our warm, sunny, tactile collection of plain and patterned rugs includes a diverse range of fibers such as sisal, wool, silk and cotton.

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+ - 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.

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Zapotec wool rug, 'Summer Sun' (2.5x5)

Jean

Sep 19, 2019

even prettier than the picture

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This is a well made rug, and it is beautiful The wool is substantial, and I hope to get many years of joy from the rug, Thank you!

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Wool rug, 'Hummingbird' (6x9.5)

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Jul 27, 2017

We love this rug!

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The Hummingbird is beautifully made, colors are exactly as shown in photos online, and gorgeous. We display it as a wall hanging. We received it from Peru within 2 weeks!

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Mario Chavez Handwoven Zapotec rugs and handbags

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"One day I looked around and I could see we were surrounded by art, but people didn't value it enough and poverty was settling into our community."

Latest Update"In 2002, I began to export my handwoven designs with the your help. I always wanted to strengthen the Zapotec culture that I was... read more

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Yellow Area Rugs

Yellow area rugs can transform an entire room. Artisans from around the world have embraced this vibrant color utilizing it to highlight the cultural themes and traditional motifs woven into this magnificent collection of handmade rugs. One of the artisans showcased in NOVICA’s yellow area rugs collection is Cerapio Vellajo. In the 1980s, terrorism forced him to flee Ayacucho making it difficult for him to support his family. Sales of his rugs were slow at the local market and it wasn’t until he began to work with NOVICA that his life turned around. The steady sales and fair prices that NOVICA brought enabled him to grow his weaving business. Today he employs twenty-five fellow artisans at his workshop. He has purchased land near his workshop and helped his artisan employees to build their own workshops on this land. Together they craft his designs for the global market drawing on Peruvian culture and traditions for inspiration.

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