Shopping for a new rug can be daunting. With so many sizes, looks, designs, and textures, the process can be overwhelming. Here at Carpet Wagon we want to help you choose the perfect rug for your home.
Below are some key terms to know when you go rug shopping.
Call Carpet Wagon at 1(800) 57-WAGON today to schedule a free consultation at home or visit our showrooms to see all the great rug products we have for you.
Key terms and phrases about rugs:
Field: The largest portion of a rug, typically the center, surrounded by the border(s). The field may be solid or contain medallions or an overall pattern.
Foundation: The backing of the rug composed of teh warp and weft threads and often made of cotton, wool, or silk.
Fringe: Extension of the warp threads on two opposite sides of the rug. Fringe can also be attached to a finished rug to simulate warp threads.
Hand: The tactile aesthetic qualities of carpet and textiles; how it feels to the hand.
Hand-Hooked: Yarn is pushed through a canvas cloth with a hooking needle to form a loop pile.
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