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.

Rugs Over $200 at NOVICA

Zapotec wool area rug, 'Mexican Tree of Life' (2x3) - Tree of Life-Themed Hand-Woven Zapotec Wool Area Rug (2x3)

Mexican Tree of Life, Tree of Life-Themed Hand-Woven Zapotec Wool Area Rug (2x3)

Mario Chavez

(36)

$387.99 Wholesale

$387.99

Zapotec wool rug, 'Paths of Life' (3x5) - Zapotec Rug (3x5)

Bestseller

Paths of Life, Zapotec Rug (3x5)

Mario Chavez

(36)

$509.99 Wholesale

$509.99

Garden in Spring, Modern Floral Blue/Red Wool Blend Area Rug

JRF Collective: Modern Rugs

(2)

$2835 Wholesale

$138 - $2835

Garden in Fall, Modern Floral Brown/Orange Wool Blend Area Rug

JRF Collective: Modern Rugs

(2)

$4050 Wholesale

$138 - $4050

Classic oriental black/taupe wool area rug, 'Sand Border Orient' - Classic Oriental Black/Taupe Wool Area Rug

Bestseller

Sand Border Orient, Classic Oriental Black/Taupe Wool Area Rug

JRF Collective: Classic Rugs

(2)

$3150 Wholesale

$90 - $3150

India Sunset, Colorful Indian Handwoven Wool Dhurrie Rug

Sonik Sethi

(40)

$219.99 Wholesale

$199.99 - $219.99

Zapotec wool rug, 'Red Star Path' (2x7) - Loom Woven Red and Black Zapotec Wool Rug (2 x 7 Feet)

Bestseller

Red Star Path, Loom Woven Red and Black Zapotec Wool Rug (2 x 7 Feet)

Mario Chavez

(36)

$399.99 Wholesale

$399.99

Wool runner, 'Spring Buds' (2x5.5) - Handcrafted Floral Wool Area Rug (2x5.5)

Bestseller

Spring Buds, Handcrafted Floral Wool Area Rug (2x5.5)

Cerapio Vallejo

(52)

$229.99 Wholesale

$229.99

Wool rug, 'Red Birds on the Wing' (2x5) - Peruvian Handwoven Red Wool Rug with Birds (2x5)

Bestseller

Red Birds on the Wing, Peruvian Handwoven Red Wool Rug with Birds (2x5)

Eliazar Ochoa

(40)

$244.99 Wholesale

$244.99

Chain stitch wool rug, 'Crouching Tiger' - Chain Stitch Wool and Cotton Tiger Rug

Bestseller

Crouching Tiger, Chain Stitch Wool and Cotton Tiger Rug

Amit Moza

(44)

$269.99 Wholesale

$144.99 - $269.99

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

JRF Collective: Natural Rugs

(5)

$1525 Wholesale

$88 - $1525

Forest Green, Dark Green and Ivory Abstract Hand Tufted Wool Area Rug

Gopal Khaitan

$449.99 Wholesale

$259.99 - $449.99

Elra, Modern Moroccan Ivory/Taupe Wool Area Rug

JRF Collective: Modern Rugs

(2)

$4595 Wholesale

$156.99 - $4595

Bombay Gold, Hand-Tufted Oriental Pattern Wool Green/Ivory Area Rug

JRF Collective: Classic Rugs

(2)

$2005 Wholesale

$60.48 - $2005

Province, Classic Oriental Grey/Ivory Wool Area Rug

JRF Collective: Classic Rugs

(2)

$2785 Wholesale

$136 - $2785

Wool runner rug, 'Birds of Life’ (1x5) - Colorful Bird-Themed Handwoven Wool Runner Rug (1x5)

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

Cerapio Vallejo

(52)

$237.99 Wholesale

$237.99

Wool rug, 'Sunset' (4x6) - Peruvian Hand Loomed Wool Area Rug (4x6)

Sunset, Peruvian Hand Loomed Wool Area Rug (4x6)

Cerapio Vallejo

(52)

$429.99 Wholesale

$429.99

Zapotec wool rug, 'Fuego' (4x6) - Handmade Wool Area Rug Geometric Design (4x6)

Bestseller

Fuego, Handmade Wool Area Rug Geometric Design (4x6)

Ruiz Bazan Family

(41)

$639.99 Wholesale

$639.99

Wool area rug, 'Tumi Axe' (2.5 x 4.5) - Signed Handwoven Inca Motif 2.5x4.5 Wool Area Rug from Peru

Tumi Axe, Signed Handwoven Inca Motif 2.5x4.5 Wool Area Rug from Peru

David Laura Zanabria

(20)

$269.99 Wholesale

$269.99

Wool rug, 'Sunrise' (4x5) - Handwoven Mountain Scape Colorful Wool Area Rug (4x5)

Sunrise, Handwoven Mountain Scape Colorful Wool Area Rug (4x5)

Cerapio Vallejo

(52)

$419.99 Wholesale

$419.99

Warm Medley, Transitional Floral Coral Red/Multi Wool Area Rug

JRF Collective: Transitional Rugs

(3)

$780 Wholesale

$70 - $780

Zapotec wool area rug, 'Serene Landscape' (3x5) - Geometric Patterned 100% Wool Area Rug in Earth Tones (3x5)

Serene Landscape, Geometric Patterned 100% Wool Area Rug in Earth Tones (3x5)

Marco Bautista

(19)

$337.99 Wholesale

$337.99

Zapotec wool rug, 'Birds and Corn' (2x3.5) - Artisan Crafted Wool Area Rug with Birds (2x3.5)

Bestseller

Birds and Corn, Artisan Crafted Wool Area Rug with Birds (2x3.5)

Mario Chavez

(36)

$269.99 Wholesale

$269.99

Wool area rug, 'Incan Empire' (4x6) - Handwoven Wool Area Rug in Blue (4x6) from Peru

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

Eliazar Ochoa

(40)

$424.99 Wholesale

$424.99

Wool blend area rug, 'Crab and Fish' (3x4) - Wool and Cotton Blend Area Rug Hand-Woven in Peru (3x4)

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

Zosimo Laura

(45)

$249.99 Wholesale

$249.99

Grey Delight, Grey and Beige Diamond Hand Tufted Wool Area Rug

Gopal Khaitan

$467.99 Wholesale

$292.99 - $467.99

Wool area rug, 'Desert Drops' (2.5x5) - Handwoven Wool Area Rug from Mexico (2.5x5)

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

Bulmaro Mendoza

$219.99 Wholesale

$219.99

Wool rug, 'Matrimony' (4x6) - Hand Made Collectible Wool Area Rug (4x6)

Matrimony, Hand Made Collectible Wool Area Rug (4x6)

Cerapio Vallejo

(52)

$499.99 Wholesale

$499.99

Zapotec wool rug, 'Fiery Jewels' (2.5x4) - Folk Art Geometric-Patterned Zapotec 100% Wool Rug (2.5x4)

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

Ruiz Bazan Family

(41)

$249.99 Wholesale

$249.99

Bluebell Spires, Hand-Tufted 100% Wool Area Rug in Blues and Ivory

JRF Collective: Classic Rugs

(2)

$2345 Wholesale

$136 - $2345

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

Gamaniel Esmit

(5)

$219.99 Wholesale

$219.99

Zapotec wool runner, 'Vibrant Symbols' (2.5x10) - Hand-Loomed Zapotec Wool Runner with Mexican Symbols

Vibrant Symbols, Hand-Loomed Zapotec Wool Runner with Mexican Symbols

Mario Chavez

(36)

$717.99 Wholesale

$717.99

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

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

Cerapio Vallejo

(52)

$659.99 Wholesale

$659.99

Zapotec wool area rug, 'A Thousand Stars' (5x8) - Modern Handwoven Zapotec Wool Area Rug with Star Motif (5x8)

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

Mario Chavez

(36)

$1369.99 Wholesale

$1369.99

Wool dhurrie rug, 'Palace Tiles' (5x8) - Black and White India Handwoven Wool Dhurrie Rug (5 x 8)

Palace Tiles, Black and White India Handwoven Wool Dhurrie Rug (5 x 8)

Sonik Sethi

(40)

$269.99 Wholesale

$269.99

Noir Border Orient, Classic Oriental Beige/Black Wool Area Rug

JRF Collective: Classic Rugs

(2)

$2625 Wholesale

$90 - $2625

Zebra Buddies, Black and Ivory Two Zebras Hand Tufted Wool Area Rug

Gopal Khaitan

$467.99 Wholesale

$292.99 - $467.99

Maze of Kites, Black and Beige Diamond Kite Hand Tufted Wool Area Rug

Gopal Khaitan

$449.99 Wholesale

$259.99 - $449.99

Coral Reef, Modern Coastal Orange/Ivory Wool Area Rug

JRF Collective: Modern Rugs

(2)

$1270 Wholesale

$104 - $1270

Tiger Delight, Floral and Tiger Motif Wool Area Rug from India

Amit Moza

(44)

$269.99 Wholesale

$119.99 - $269.99

Handloomed area rug, 'Tecun Uman' (2.5x5) - Handloomed Acrylic Area Rug of Hero Tecun Uman (2.5x5)

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

Women United for Artisan Development

(25)

$294.99 Wholesale

$294.99

Ribbed Cloud, Handloomed Solid Grey Wool Rayon Chenille Area Rug India

JRF Collective: Solids, textured and shag rugs

(3)

$3205 Wholesale

$108 - $3205

Wild Harmony, Zebra and Leopard Black and White Hand Tufted Wool Area Rug

Gopal Khaitan

$467.99 Wholesale

$292.99 - $467.99

Zapotec wool area rug, 'Phases of a Day' (2.5x5) - Handwoven Zapotec Wool Area Rug with Mexican Motifs (2.5x5)

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

Mario Chavez

(36)

$409.99 Wholesale

$409.99

Nelly, Natural Tone Solid Taupe/Ivory Sisal Area Rug

JRF Collective: Natural Rugs

(5)

$1095 Wholesale

$63 - $1095

Zapotec wool rug, 'Summer Sky' (2.5x5) - Mexican Zapotec Rug (2.5x5)

Summer Sky, Mexican Zapotec Rug (2.5x5)

Mario Chavez

(36)

$389.99 Wholesale

$389.99

Zapotec wool rug, 'Russet Gem' (2.5x4) - Artisan-Made Zapotec-Themed Russet and Blue Wool Rug (2.5x4)

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

Ruiz Bazan Family

(41)

$249.99 Wholesale

$249.99

Zapotec wool runner, 'Colorful Eye of God' (1.5x4) - Turquoise Zapotec Wool Runner with Mexican Geometric Motifs

Colorful Eye of God, Turquoise Zapotec Wool Runner with Mexican Geometric Motifs

Mario Chavez

(36)

$299.99 Wholesale

$299.99

Hand-woven wool kilim rug, 'Rolling Hills' (4x6) - Hand-Woven Flat Weave Wool Area Rug (4x6)

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

Parvez Alam

$259.99 Wholesale

$259.99

Wool area rug, 'Mesa' (2x3) - Hand Woven Wool Area Rug (2x3)

Mesa, Hand Woven Wool Area Rug (2x3)

Maria Jose Artes

(1)

$207.99 Wholesale

$207.99

Slater, Hand Loomed Striped Slate Wool Blend Area Rug

JRF Collective: Solids, textured and shag rugs

(3)

$2380 Wholesale

$98.50 - $2380

Zapotec wool rug, 'Mitla Butterflies' (6.5x10) - Authentic Zapotec Wool Area Rug (6.5x10)

Mitla Butterflies, Authentic Zapotec Wool Area Rug (6.5x10)

Mario Chavez

(36)

$1739.99 Wholesale

$1739.99

The Jungle World II, Chain-Stitched Animal-Themed Wool Area Rug (3x5) from India

Amit Moza

(44)

$259.99 Wholesale

$64.99 - $259.99

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

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

Women United for Artisan Development

(25)

$229.99 Wholesale

$229.99

Zapotec wool rug, 'Mexican Sunset' (2x3.5) - Zapotec Wool Orange and Yellow Area Rug (2x3.5)

Mexican Sunset, Zapotec Wool Orange and Yellow Area Rug (2x3.5)

Mario Chavez

(36)

$217.99 Wholesale

$217.99

Miste, Solid Ivory/Gray Wool Area Rug

JRF Collective: Solids, textured and shag rugs

(3)

$2750 Wholesale

$159 - $2750

Ribbed Truffle, Handloomed Solid Beige Ribbed Wool Rayon Chenille Area Rug

JRF Collective: Solids, textured and shag rugs

(3)

$3205 Wholesale

$108 - $3205

Wool area rug, 'Magical Maze' (5x7) - Hand Tufted Blue and Ivory Wool Rug from India (5x7)

Magical Maze, Hand Tufted Blue and Ivory Wool Rug from India (5x7)

Vikrant Bhosle

$549.99 Wholesale

$549.99

Carres, Hand Woven Wool Rayon Chenille Area Rug in Solid Blue/Gray

JRF Collective: Solids, textured and shag rugs

(3)

$2450 Wholesale

$143 - $2450

Wool area rug, 'Desert Hills' (2x3) - Multicolored Wool Area Rug (2x3)

Desert Hills, Multicolored Wool Area Rug (2x3)

Maria Jose Artes

(1)

$207.99 Wholesale

$207.99

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

JRF Collective: Natural Rugs

(5)

$1230 Wholesale

$81 - $1230

Zapotec wool rug, 'Energy of Life' (2.5x5) - Unique Geometric Area Rug (2.5x5)

Energy of Life, Unique Geometric Area Rug (2.5x5)

Mario Chavez

(36)

$369.99 Wholesale

$369.99

Ribbed Titanium, Handloomed Solid Grey Wool and Rayon Chenille Area Rug

JRF Collective: Solids, textured and shag rugs

(3)

$3205 Wholesale

$91.99 - $3205

Zapotec wool rug, 'Wave Frieze' (2.5x5) - Mexican Zapotec Area Rug (2.5x5)

Wave Frieze, Mexican Zapotec Area Rug (2.5x5)

Mario Chavez

(36)

$374.99 Wholesale

$374.99

Modern Circles, Black Ivory and Brown Spiral Hand Tufted Wool Area Rug

Gopal Khaitan

$414.99 Wholesale

$309.99 - $414.99

Hurri, Hand Loomed Solid Buff/Ivory Jute and Rayon Area Rug

JRF Collective: Natural Rugs

(5)

$1145 Wholesale

$101 - $1145

Royal Tiger, Chain Stitched 100% Wool Tiger Motif Rug from India

Amit Moza

(44)

$294.99 Wholesale

$102.99 - $294.99

Zapotec wool rug, 'Summer Sun' (2.5x5) - Hand Made Zapotec Wool Area Rug (2.5x5)

Summer Sun, Hand Made Zapotec Wool Area Rug (2.5x5)

Mario Chavez

(36)

$379.99 Wholesale

$379.99

Wool chain stitch rug, 'Hallowed Forest' (4x6) - India Green Chain Stitch Wool on Cotton Rug (4 x 6)

Hallowed Forest, India Green Chain Stitch Wool on Cotton Rug (4 x 6)

Sajad

(155)

$279.99 Wholesale

$279.99

Zapotec wool rug, 'Sun Duality' (2x3) - Authentic Handwoven Zapotec Wool Rug (2 x 3 Feet)

Sun Duality, Authentic Handwoven Zapotec Wool Rug (2 x 3 Feet)

Mario Chavez

(36)

$379.99 Wholesale

$379.99

Zusa, Natural Jute and Rayon Hand Loomed Area Rug in Taupe/Ivory

JRF Collective: Natural Rugs

(5)

$1145 Wholesale

$101 - $1145

Zapotec wool rug, 'Maguey' (2.5 X 5) - Zapotec Black and White Area Rug from Mexico (2.5 X 5)

Maguey, Zapotec Black and White Area Rug from Mexico (2.5 X 5)

Bulmaro Mendoza

$289.99 Wholesale

$289.99

Light and Shadow, Hand-Woven Geometric Wool Area Rug in Navy Blue and Ivory

Momosteco Weavers

(21)

$287.99 Wholesale

$159.99 - $287.99

Wool rug, 'Nature's Window' (3.5x5.5) - Natural Handwoven Textured Wool Accent Rug (3.5x5.5)

Nature's Window, Natural Handwoven Textured Wool Accent Rug (3.5x5.5)

Ignacia and Martin

(3)

$304.99 Wholesale

$304.99

Handloomed area rug, 'Ancestral Diamonds' (2.5x4.5) - Handloomed Acrylic Geometric Area Rug in Brown (2.5x4.5)

Ancestral Diamonds, Handloomed Acrylic Geometric Area Rug in Brown (2.5x4.5)

Women United for Artisan Development

(25)

$229.99 Wholesale

$229.99

Wool blend area rug, 'Persian Brilliance' (5x8) - Beige Grey Hand Knotted Wool Viscose Rectangle Area Rug 5x8

Persian Brilliance, Beige Grey Hand Knotted Wool Viscose Rectangle Area Rug 5x8

Gopal Khaitan

$904.99 Wholesale

$904.99

Leopard Love, Black Brown and Beige Leopard Hand Tufted Wool Area Rug

Gopal Khaitan

$467.99 Wholesale

$292.99 - $467.99

Sunda, Textured Tone-on-tone Gray Wool Area Rug

JRF Collective: Solids, textured and shag rugs

(3)

$2585 Wholesale

$233 - $2585

Ama, Shag Solid Gray/Ivory Wool and Polyester Area Rug

JRF Collective: Solids, textured and shag rugs

(3)

$2460 Wholesale

$98 - $2460

Wool area rug, 'Lines of Sunshine' (2.5x5) - Handloomed Zapotec Striped Wool Area Rug (2.5x5)

Lines of Sunshine, Handloomed Zapotec Striped Wool Area Rug (2.5x5)

Manuel Mendoza

$259.99 Wholesale

$259.99

Wool rug, 'Zapotec Passion' (2.5x5) - Fair Trade Zapotec Wool Rug (2.5x5)

Zapotec Passion, Fair Trade Zapotec Wool Rug (2.5x5)

Mario Chavez

(36)

$409.99 Wholesale

$409.99

Rowan, Flat-Weave Stripe Gray/Ivory Wool Area Rug

JRF Collective: Flat-Weave Rugs

(6)

$1217.99 Wholesale

$66 - $1217.99

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

Ashfaq Ahmed

(2)

$202.99 Wholesale

$139.99 - $202.99

Royal White Tiger, Chain-Stitched Wool White Tiger Theme Rug from India

Amit Moza

(44)

$284.99 Wholesale

$117.99 - $284.99

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