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November 26, 2013Chenille Area Rugs
August 21, 2013What are chenille rugs? Where did it originate? How is it made? How do you clean and take care of chenille area rugs? This article introduces a little background about chenille area rugs.
Chenille came from the French word “Caterpillar”. It is described by which a type of fabric is made. The technique of producing chenille-type yarn is believed to have originated in France during the 18th century. In the 1830’s Alexander Buchanan, who had a background of working in a fabric mill, was described to have introduced the chenille fabric to Scotland. He developed a way to weave fuzzy shawls. However, it was James Templeton and William Quigley that applied this technique into creating imitation oriental rugs. During the 19th and 20th centuries, Templeton became the leading manufacturer of carpets.
Chenille rugs are made with either natural cotton or synthetic fibers, giving the rugs that lavish comfort while making them very durable at the same time. Chenille rugs are incredibly soft and easy to clean, making it ideal for high foot traffic areas. Now-a-days, there are a lot of Chenille rugs available in the market, from woven to braided, rectangular to round, transitional to traditional.
Just like any rug, chenille rugs need to be cleaned and maintained in order to keep its natural beauty. For regular cleaning, you just need to vacuum clean the rug. Remember to not use a rotating brush or a beater bar, as it will tangle the fibers of the rug. For stains, you can use the spot cleaning technique with any product that you are comfortable with. Make sure that this product has no bleach and does not make the dyes run. Test out a small spot first before using it on the whole rug. Do not rub as it may make the colors fade of smudge. Some rugs can be cleaned through the washing machine. Read the rug’s label before doing so and follow the instructions given. Never put a rug in a dryer as it will damage the original backing. Instead, let it dry flat or hang it on a clothesline. Do not expose the rug to direct sunlight as it may cause the colors to fade. If all else fails, take it to a professional cleaning service.
You can purchase these rugs almost anywhere. It’s available in different patterns and designs, depending on your taste. It also ranges in price depending on the size and make of the rug. I say, owning a chenille rug involves some care. But, because of their soft, durable and luxurious characteristics, it’s worth the effort.
What are hand tufted rugs?
March 3, 2009Ever heard of hand tufted rugs? What kind of rugs are they? How do they differ from the other rugs? And what does tufted really mean? Read on.
Hand tufted rugs are created using the technique called tufting and not from knotting. It came from the word tuft, which is originally a term for strips of cloths or yarns that are glued together to any backing material.
Tufting is an ancient method of creating rugs and garments. It is a type of weaving technique where in strips of cloths, threads or even yarns are pushed through a base then glued together for a strong hold. Tufting makes use of a tool called ‘tufting gun’ to make the process easier than knitting each tuft. This tool holds the material in place and then pushes through the backing material.
Hand tufted rugs are very durable and can withstand heavy foot traffic, thus allowing it to last for a very long time.
Unlike knotted rugs, tufted rugs are easier and less time consuming to make and therefore are sold at lower costs. But, take note that tufting still requires hard work and accuracy in order to create an intricate and beautifully designed rug.
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