Rug Guides & Care Tips

Which rugs stand up to pets and kids: why wool and flat-woven kilims work best, which colors and patterns hide wear, and how to clean up accidents.

The right living room rug size for your sofa and room, with a quick chart, three layout rules and the mistakes to avoid.

Flat-woven kilims vs hand-knotted pile rugs: thickness, weight, reversibility, durability and best uses.

Reed count explained in plain language: what 1600 and 1700 reed mean, why it matters, and how it affects detail and price.

Silk or wool? A quick comparison of look, feel, durability, care and best rooms, so you can choose with confidence.

Simple care steps — vacuuming, rotating, spills, sunlight, cleaning and storage — to keep a handmade wool rug beautiful for decades.

A simple guide to choosing the right handmade rug: room purpose, size, pattern, color, and quality checks.

Why a hand-knotted wool rug outlasts and outshines machine-made rugs — and how to choose one that fits an American home.