Knotting And Wool Rug Making

The shepherds are the one who first began knotting wool into heavy woven cloth. These heavy cloths were developed into rugs that provided protection from the elements. Whether the first rugs were made in the near East or Siberia is not clear, but it is clear that over the centuries, rug making changed from a craft to a fine art form. The patterns, vibrant colors, and many knots per square inch produced beautiful rugs. These early artisans showed amazing skill and ingenuity in designing, dying and producing these prized rugs.

There are loomed rugs are made from nylon, wool, olefin, polyester, acrylic or cotton. The face fiber is stitched by high-speed machines to the second layer or primary backing. The primary backing is then glued to the secondary backing with latex glue. These backings are typically made of polypropylene. Polypropylene is well suited to damp or humid climates because it resists moisture.

There are three reasons that using a quality rug is important. First off, this goes a long way in making sure that your woolen rugs durable and lasts for years on end. If your rug is simply laid on top of wood or concrete, it is going to wear quickly. And while you may not notice this early on, as time goes by, you will surely be able to tell that your rug is beginning to wear out.