[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"blog-detail-the-rug-guide-weve-got-you-covered":3,"blog-related-the-rug-guide-weve-got-you-covered":32,"blog-header-categories":62},{"id":4,"slug":5,"title":6,"subtitle":7,"bodyHtml":8,"heroImageUrl":9,"heroImageAlt":7,"authorName":10,"authorImageUrl":7,"publishedDt":11,"categories":12,"tags":14,"products":24,"inlineProducts":25,"seo":26},214,"the-rug-guide-weve-got-you-covered","The Kathy Kuo Home Rug Guide: We've Got You Covered (Literally)",null,"\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cstrong>Rug Guide rule number one:\u003C/strong> Every room needs a \u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/ProductList/rugs?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=rugguide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">rug\u003C/a>. Without one, your space appears unwelcoming or unfinished. But add a rug and you’ll bring warmth and comfort to your home. \u003Cem>\u003Cstrong>Rugs are in no way a trendy piece of decor\u003C/strong>\u003C/em>; they have a long and rich history, from Tibetan valley villages to the streets of India. Honestly, the right\u003Cspan style=\"text-align: center;\"> rug is the key to bringing warmth, comfort, and cohesion to your home.\u003C/span>\u003C/span>\r\n\u003Cblockquote>\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cstrong>\"But even with all of the components that go into rug making, it can still be difficult to decide what kind of rug is going to work for you!\"\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003C/blockquote>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-22104\" src=\"/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/DB.jpg\" alt=\"banner\" width=\"2000\" height=\"348\" />\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">We get rug-related questions all the time, and they inspired us to create this Rug Guide to help you understand and visualize today’s rug world. \u003Cem>\u003Cstrong>Whether you’re familiarizing yourself for the first time or you're a designer fact checking for a client\u003C/strong>\u003C/em>, our Rug Guide has got you covered. \u003Cstrong>Start with the following questions:\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\r\n\u003Cul>\r\n \t\u003Cli>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">Where was it made?\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\r\n \t\u003Cli>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">What is it made of? \u003C/span>\u003C/li>\r\n \t\u003Cli>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">What’s the difference between hand-tufted and hand-knotted? \u003C/span>\u003C/li>\r\n \t\u003Cli>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">How do I know if it’ll fit all of my furniture? \u003C/span>\u003C/li>\r\n\u003C/ul>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cscript src=\"https://cdn.dashhudson.com/web/js/board-carousel-embed.js\" type=\"text/javascript\" data-name=\"dhboard-carousel\" data-gallery-id=\"542833\" data-row-size=\"1.35\" data-gap-size=\"1.35\" data-mobile-row-size=\"1.35\" data-mobile-gap-size=\"2\" data-call-to-action=\"shop_now\" >\u003Cspan data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\u003C/span>\u003C/script>\u003C/span>\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cem>Click to shop!\u003C/em>\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cstrong>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">Shop \u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/ProductList/patterned-rugs/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=rugguide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Patterned Rugs\u003C/a>\u003C/span>\u003C/strong>\u003C/h3>\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cdiv class=\"row\">\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/19344-Ismael-Global-Bazaar-Grey-Wool-Vintage-Tribal-Patterned-Rug-x/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=rugguide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-25212\" src=\"/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Ismael-Global-Bazaar-Grey-Wool-Vintage-Tribal-Patterned-Rug.jpg\" alt=\"rug\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/15852-Forrest-French-Antique-Tan-Stone-Wool-Patterned-Rug-x/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=rugguide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-25213\" src=\"/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Forrest-French-Antique-Tan-Stone-Wool-Patterned-Rug.jpg\" alt=\"rug\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/65288-Loloi-Hathaway-Global-Bazaar-Beige-Patterned-Rug-x/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=rugguide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-25185\" src=\"/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Loloi-Hathaway-Global-Bazaar-Beige-Patterned-Rug-1.jpg\" alt=\"rug\" width=\"499\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003C/div>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cdiv class=\"row\">\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/65135-Loloi-Beatty-French-Country-Blue-Wool-Floral-Patterned-Rug-Sample/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=rugguide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-25214\" src=\"/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Loloi-Beatty-French-Country-Blue-Wool-Floral-Patterned-Rug.jpg\" alt=\"rug\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/110475-Stark-Studio-Rugs-Beatrix-Global-Bazaar-Seascape-Blue-Wool-Patterned-Rug-x/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=rugguide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-22279\" src=\"/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Stark-Studio-Rugs-Beatrix-Global-Bazaar-Sea-Blue-Wool-Rug.jpg\" alt=\"rug\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/64913-Loloi-Norabel-French-Country-Blush-Pink-Wool-Floral-Patterned-Rug-x/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=rugguide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-25215\" src=\"/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Loloi-Norabel-French-Country-Blush-Pink-Wool-Floral-Patterned-Rug.jpg\" alt=\"rug\" width=\"500\" height=\"499\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003C/div>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cstrong>Ask: Where Was This Rug Made?\u003C/strong> \u003C/span>\u003C/h2>\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">The four most prominent manufacturing countries for rugs are \u003Cem>\u003Cstrong>India, China, Egypt, and Turkey\u003C/strong>\u003C/em>. Why does this matter? Knowing the origin of your rug is important for understanding the quality and construction of your purchase. \u003C/span>\r\n\u003Cblockquote>\r\n\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cstrong>\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">\"All of our rugs are manufactured by highly-skilled communities with a rich cultural history in rug making.\"\u003C/span>\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/h3>\r\n\u003C/blockquote>\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cstrong>China\u003C/strong> is one of the largest manufacturers of hand-tufted and hand-hooked rugs, and because man-made fibers are readily available, China is a good source for synthetic indoor/outdoor rugs made of materials like polypropylene that are tested to resist damage from water and the sun.\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cstrong>India \u003C/strong>is renowned for making hand-tufted and especially hand-knotted rugs made from the highest quality wool.\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cstrong>Nepal\u003C/strong> is where we source the majority of our fine wool rugs at KKH. The high altitudes of the Himalayan region create the strongest wool fibers for the highest quality rugs, and these rugs are made by master hand-knotting artisans who’ve studied the art of rug making their entire life. Read the full story \u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/blog/the-story-behind-our-exclusive-wool-rugs/\">here\u003C/a>.\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cstrong>Egypt \u003C/strong>is the world’s largest manufacturer of machine-made rugs, power-loomed on a Wilton loom. Machine-made rugs can use almost any fiber, but synthetic fibers are most commonly used. \u003Cstrong>Turkey \u003C/strong>also creates a high volume of machine-made rugs.\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cscript src=\"https://cdn.dashhudson.com/web/js/board-carousel-embed.js\" type=\"text/javascript\" data-name=\"dhboard-carousel\" data-gallery-id=\"1169735\" data-row-size=\"1.35\" data-gap-size=\"1.35\" data-mobile-row-size=\"1.35\" data-mobile-gap-size=\"2\" data-call-to-action=\"shop_now\" >\u003Cspan data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\u003C/span>\u003C/script>\u003C/span>\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cem>Click to shop!\u003C/em>\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cstrong>Shop \u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/ProductList/solid-rugs/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=rugguide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Solid Rugs\u003C/a>\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/h3>\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cdiv class=\"row\">\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/85573-Lorena-Canals-Almond-Valley-Modern-Classic-White-Wool-Solid-Rug-x/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=rugguide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-25217\" src=\"/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Lorena-Canals-Almond-Valley-Modern-Classic-White-Wool-Solid-Rug.jpg\" alt=\"rug\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/85515-Lorena-Canals-Rose-Tea-Modern-Classic-Pink-Wool-Solid-Rug-Round/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=rugguide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-25218\" src=\"/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Lorena-Canals-Rose-Tea-Modern-Classic-Pink-Wool-Solid-Rug.jpg\" alt=\"rug\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/50656-Jaipur-Living-Naturals-Tobago-Coastal-Beach-Ivory-Blue-Jute-Solid-Rug-x/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=rugguide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-25219\" src=\"/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Jaipur-Living-Naturals-Tobago-Coastal-Beach-Ivory-Blue-Jute-Solid-Rug.jpg\" alt=\"rug\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003C/div>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cdiv class=\"row\">\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/113890-Exquisite-Rugs-Plush-Modern-Classic-Light-Beige-Silk-Solid-Rug-x/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=rugguide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-25216\" src=\"/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Exquisite-Rugs-Plush-Modern-Classic-Light-Beige-Silk-Solid-Rug.jpg\" alt=\"rug\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/44541-Evie-Modern-Beige-New-Zealand-Wool-Shag-Rug-x/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=rugguide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-25220\" src=\"/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Evie-Modern-Beige-New-Zealand-Wool-Shag-Ru.jpg\" alt=\"rug\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/64848-Sarai-Coastal-Beach-Beige-Wool-Diamond-Solid-Rug-x\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-25221\" src=\"/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Sarai-Coastal-Beach-Beige-Wool-Diamond-Solid-Rug.jpg\" alt=\"rug\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003C/div>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cstrong>How to Choose a Rug Material\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/h2>\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">Picking the right rug fiber is critical and based heavily on the context of your design. \u003Cem>\u003Cstrong>You have to consider things like durability, foot traffic, color retention, and more.\u003C/strong> \u003C/em>We, of course, love gorgeous rugs, but they also serve a purpose. For a living area, a plush and luxurious rug might make sense, while in high traffic areas with exposure to water, synthetic fibers are really the way to go.\u003C/span>\r\n\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cstrong>It's a lot of information. So to make it easier to digest, here's a Rug Guide Chart for you to keep handy:   \u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/h3>\r\n\u003Ctable class=\" aligncenter\" style=\"height: 525px;\" width=\"1223\">\r\n\u003Ctbody>\r\n\u003Ctr>\r\n\u003Ctd colspan=\"4\">\r\n\u003Ch4>\u003Cstrong>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">Natural Fibers\u003C/span>\u003C/strong>\u003C/h4>\r\n\u003C/td>\r\n\u003C/tr>\r\n\u003Ctr>\r\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cspan style=\"color: #36aab3; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cstrong>Cotton\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/td>\r\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cspan style=\"color: #36aab3; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cstrong>Sisal\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/td>\r\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cspan style=\"color: #36aab3; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cstrong>Jute\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/td>\r\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cspan style=\"color: #36aab3; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cstrong>Wool\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/td>\r\n\u003C/tr>\r\n\u003Ctr>\r\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">Natural, soft fiber\u003C/span>\u003C/td>\r\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">Natural agave plant fiber\u003C/span>\u003C/td>\r\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">Shiny vegetable fiber\u003C/span>\u003C/td>\r\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">Sheep fiber\u003C/span>\u003C/td>\r\n\u003C/tr>\r\n\u003Ctr>\r\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">Comes in a larger variety of colors because the fibers are easily dyed\u003C/span>\u003C/td>\r\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">Highly sustainable\u003C/span>\u003C/td>\r\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">One of the most affordable fibers for areas with high foot traffic\u003C/span>\u003C/td>\r\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">Naturally stain-resistant due to natural oils that prevent dirt from adhering to the yarn.\u003C/span>\u003C/td>\r\n\u003C/tr>\r\n\u003Ctr>\r\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">Susceptible to wear, so better for low-traffic areas\u003C/span>\u003C/td>\r\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">Dust and static free\u003C/span>\u003C/td>\r\n\u003Ctd>\u003C/td>\r\n\u003Ctd>\u003C/td>\r\n\u003C/tr>\r\n\u003Ctr>\r\n\u003Ctd colspan=\"4\">\r\n\u003Ch4>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cstrong>Synthetic Fibers\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/h4>\r\n\u003C/td>\r\n\u003C/tr>\r\n\u003Ctr>\r\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cspan style=\"color: #36aab3; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cstrong>Acrylic\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/td>\r\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cspan style=\"color: #36aab3; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cstrong>Polypropylene\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/td>\r\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cspan style=\"color: #36aab3; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cstrong>Viscose\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/td>\r\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cspan style=\"color: #36aab3; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cstrong>Polyester\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/td>\r\n\u003C/tr>\r\n\u003Ctr>\r\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">Durable, although not as strong as other synthetics.\u003C/span>\u003C/td>\r\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">Very affordable.\u003C/span>\u003C/td>\r\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">Synthetic, shiny fiber\u003C/span>\u003C/td>\r\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">Very affordable\u003C/span>\u003C/td>\r\n\u003C/tr>\r\n\u003Ctr>\r\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">Usually blended with other fibers like polyester. \u003C/span>\u003C/td>\r\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">Fade resistant coloration \u003C/span>\u003C/td>\r\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">Often used as a cheaper alternative to silk\u003C/span>\u003C/td>\r\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">Wears well and feels soft to the touch (especially if there's a thick pile)\u003C/span>\u003C/td>\r\n\u003C/tr>\r\n\u003Ctr>\r\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/td>\r\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\"> Most common for indoor/outdoor spaces due to its UV, mildew, and water resistant nature\u003C/span>\u003C/td>\r\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">Most rugs use viscose to accent a pattern \u003C/span>\u003C/td>\r\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\"> Moisture, stain, and abrasion resistant\u003C/span>\u003C/td>\r\n\u003C/tr>\r\n\u003C/tbody>\r\n\u003C/table>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cstrong>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\"> How to Choose a Weave\u003C/span>\u003C/strong>\u003C/h2>\r\n\u003Cdiv>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">Construction is the most important part of a rug. Hand-knotted rugs are perhaps the most prestigious and sought-after rug construction, but many other durable makes are available. Here's what you need to know: \u003C/span>\u003C/div>\r\n\u003Cdiv>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/div>\r\n\u003Cdiv>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cstrong>Hand-Knotted: \u003C/strong>For hand-knotted rugs, individual yarns knot around pairs of warp yarns to create the pile. More knots per square inch mean more durability and a higher value. Hand-knotted rugs can last over 20 years and have the least amount of shedding, but they come at the highest price point. \u003C/span>\u003C/div>\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cstrong>Hand-Tufted: \u003C/strong>Done by hand or by machine, tufted rugs have loops of yarn that are pulled through a backing material then sheared to create a smooth, cut-pile surface. Hand-tufted rugs last around 10 years and are offered at variable prices. A nearly unlimited variety of patterns, colors, and textures can be used for a hand-tufted rug.\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cstrong>Flat Weave: \u003C/strong>Flat weave rugs are typically made on a loom and threaded through the warps to produce no pile. Although these rugs are not as plush, they are durable and great for high traffic areas. \u003C/span>\r\n\u003Cblockquote>\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cstrong>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\"Pro tip for Rug Guide readers: The back side of a rug is the easiest way to tell construction: the back of hand-knotted rugs show individual knots and mirrors the rug's surface while hand-tufted rugs typically has a canvas backing applied with adhesive to hold the yarn together.\"\u003C/span>\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003C/blockquote>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cscript src=\"https://cdn.dashhudson.com/web/js/board-carousel-embed.js\" type=\"text/javascript\" data-name=\"dhboard-carousel\" data-gallery-id=\"531511\" data-row-size=\"1.35\" data-gap-size=\"1.35\" data-mobile-row-size=\"1.35\" data-mobile-gap-size=\"2\" data-call-to-action=\"shop_now\" >\u003Cspan data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; 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font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/58665-Selina-Coastal-Beach-Natural-Jute-Woven-Rug-x/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=rugguide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-25229\" src=\"/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Selina-Coastal-Beach-Natural-Jute-Woven-Rug.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003C/div>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cstrong>What About Silk Rugs?\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/h2>\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">At KKH, our finest rugs blend silk with other fibers (typically wool) for additional softness and sheen.\u003Cem>\u003Cstrong> All KKH silk rugs use mulberry silk, the highest quality silk made today.\u003C/strong> \u003C/em>Mulberry silk is made in China and comes from the silkworms of the Bombyx mori moth, which are specifically fed only mulberry leaves to produce the most luxurious and durable silk. \u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">Mulberry silk is naturally odorless and hypoallergenic and is known for its smooth touch and its ability to keep warm when it's cold and cool when it's hot.\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cstrong>What about Hair-on-Hide Rugs?\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/h2>\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">Hide rugs are next up on our Rug Guide. \u003Cem>\u003Cstrong>Our hide rugs are handcrafted to create an elegant, organic and contemporary look\u003C/strong>\u003C/em> with natural texture, and they're available as complete hides, paneled rugs, or woven strips of tanned leather. Each hide rug or pelt is authentic, unique, and adds an eye-catching element to the home. We especially love the look of hide rugs and pelts layered on top of a larger floor rug!\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cscript src=\"https://cdn.dashhudson.com/web/js/board-carousel-embed.js\" type=\"text/javascript\" data-name=\"dhboard-carousel\" data-gallery-id=\"1287197\" data-row-size=\"1.35\" data-gap-size=\"1.35\" data-mobile-row-size=\"1.35\" data-mobile-gap-size=\"2\" data-call-to-action=\"shop_now\" >\u003Cspan data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\u003C/span>\u003C/script>\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cem>Click to shop!\u003C/em>\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cstrong>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">Shop \u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/ProductList/hide-fur-rugs/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=rugguide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hair-on-Hide Rugs\u003C/a>\u003C/span>\u003C/strong>\u003C/h3>\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cdiv class=\"row\">\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/60004-Exquisite-Rugs-Modern-Grey-Leather-Hide-Herringbone-Patterned-Rug-x/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=rugguide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-25197\" src=\"/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Exquisite-Rugs-Modern-Grey-Leather-Hide-Herringbone-Patterned-Rug.jpg\" alt=\"rug\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/55911-Brantley-Rustic-Lodge-Natural-Brown-Cowhide-Rug-x/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=rugguide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-20090\" src=\"/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Brantley-Rustic-Lodge-Natural-Brown-Cowhide-Rug.jpg\" alt=\"rug\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/16003-Loloi-Promenade-Rustic-Modern-Diamond-Ivory-Grey-Cowhide-Rug-x/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=rugguide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-25230\" src=\"/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/product_16003.jpg\" alt=\"rug\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003C/div>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cdiv class=\"row\">\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/27522-Exquisite-Rugs-Sheepskin-Modern-Classic-Pearl-White-Fur-Pelt-Rug-x/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=rugguide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-25233\" src=\"/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/product_27522.jpg\" alt=\"rug\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/65595-Loloi-Maddox-Ivory-Brown-Faux-Hair-on-Hide-Diamond-Patterned-Rug-x/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=rugguide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-25232\" src=\"/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/product_65595.jpg\" alt=\"rug\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/55796-Aria-Modern-Classic-Grey-Long-Wool-Rug-x/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=rugguide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-25231\" src=\"/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/product_55796.jpg\" alt=\"rug\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003C/div>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cstrong>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">How to Clean Your Rug\u003C/span>\u003C/strong>\u003C/h2>\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: left;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cem>\u003Cstrong>The next topic in our Rug Guide is cleaning!\u003C/strong> \u003C/em>Now matter what kind you get, rugs need a little love to keep them in tiptop shape. Here are our tips on the best way to keep your rugs looking clean and plush.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: left;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cstrong>Vacuuming:\u003C/strong> Regular \u003Ca href=\"https://rstyle.me/+eAubAQ-01Iln-eQvw7Z6eg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">vacuuming\u003C/a> is necessary for removing dirt and keeping your rug plush. For regular pile rugs, vacuum once a week for best results. For looped or braided piles, remove the beater bar from your vacuum or place your vacuum on the highest setting. If you have a shag rug, shake the rug first to rid dirt and dust, and then vacuum with the brush handheld attachment only. \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cstrong>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">Based on Fiber: Proper rug cleaning is contextual on the rug fiber. Use the chart below to easily find the best way to clean your rug!\u003C/span>\u003C/strong>\u003C/h3>\r\n\u003Ctable style=\"height: 216px;\" width=\"1982\">\r\n\u003Ctbody>\r\n\u003Ctr>\r\n\u003Ctd colspan=\"2\">\r\n\u003Ch4>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">Natural Fibers\u003C/span>\u003C/h4>\r\n\u003C/td>\r\n\u003Ctd colspan=\"2\">\r\n\u003Ch4>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">Synthetic Fibers\u003C/span>\u003C/h4>\r\n\u003C/td>\r\n\u003C/tr>\r\n\u003Ctr>\r\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cspan style=\"color: #47afff; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cstrong>Cotton\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/td>\r\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cspan style=\"color: #47afff; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cstrong>Sisal\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/td>\r\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cspan style=\"color: #47afff; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cstrong>Polypropylene \u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/td>\r\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cspan style=\"color: #47afff; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cstrong>Viscose\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/td>\r\n\u003C/tr>\r\n\u003Ctr>\r\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">Small rugs can be machine washed in warm water with a mild detergent. Larger rugs should be treated with a dry cleaning powder.\u003C/span>\u003C/td>\r\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">Use a dry cloth to blot stain and use water and pure vinegar to then treat the stain. Drain all cloths before using as excess moisture can damage sisal rugs. \u003C/span>\u003C/td>\r\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">Naturally stain resistant. Otherwise, use the same cleaning treatment prescribed for wool. \u003C/span>\u003C/td>\r\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">Dry clean only.\u003C/span>\u003C/td>\r\n\u003C/tr>\r\n\u003Ctr>\r\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cspan style=\"color: #47afff; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cstrong>Wool\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/td>\r\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cspan style=\"color: #47afff; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cstrong>Jute\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/td>\r\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cspan style=\"color: #47afff; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cstrong>Polyester\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/td>\r\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cspan style=\"color: #47afff; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cstrong>Acrylic\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/td>\r\n\u003C/tr>\r\n\u003Ctr>\r\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">Vacuum wool rugs at least once a week. Shedding is completely normal. If a stain occurs, use a common wool cleaning detergent, or mix a neutral \u003Ca href=\"https://rstyle.me/+aEQ4fBA7VWdVNvf7ZTHBRA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">detergent\u003C/a> with a teaspoon of vinegar and a quart of warm water. For liquid stains, absorb as much as possible before applying the solution. \u003C/span>\u003C/td>\r\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">Treat stains with a small amount of club soda or a mild soap. \u003C/span>\u003C/td>\r\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">Naturally stain resistant. Otherwise, use the same cleaning treatment prescribed for wool.\u003C/span>\u003C/td>\r\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">Naturally stain resistant. 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