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:
Side-woven/Cross-woven: A machine-made, wilton construction in which the rug is woven side to side rather than top to bottom. This process allows for a wide range of colors to be used, even up to 92 by Sphinx, and an added benefit is the ability for fringe to be “incorporated” in the rug.
Traditional: Modern-day representations of time honored European and Asian designs reminiscent of Oriental or Persian motifs.
Tribal: Characterized by style elements common to a specific culture of ethnic group, these designs utilize earth tones such as yellow, gold, red, and brown. Tribal designs combine these elements in a very exacting and structured designs offering their own interpretations.
Twist level: The number of revolutions an individual yarn is spun around itself determines the twist level. A high twist level, or greater number or revolutions, allows the tuft to twist back upon itself and provides enhanced performance characteristics.
Warp: The parallel yarn strands that run vertically on a loom, and are often cotton, wool, or silk. Warp threads that extend beyond the face of the rug form the fringe.
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