What Are the Differences Between Rug Types?

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Rugs offer a variety of benefits, including adding a touch of elegance to any room and protecting your flooring from furniture and heavy traffic. Investing in professional Oriental rug cleaning is the best way to keep your rugs looking great for as long as possible. Professional rug experts specialize in washing and deodorizing a variety of rug types, including these popular styles.

Chinese rugs. These stunning rugs typically feature intricate patterns with shades of navy, black, and red, though some feature pastel colors. Chinese rugs have been made since the late 1600s. They are hand-woven and beautifully detailed, making them a wonderful addition to any home décor. Persian styles and patterns are often used to create Chinese rugs, resulting in many similarities between the two different types.
Persian rugs. This style of rug is unique because it is hand-knotted, unlike other styles that are tied by machines. Both Persian and Oriental rugs feature the same qualities that make them highly valuable and incredibly attractive area rugs. One of the differences between these two styles is that a rug must be made in Iran, Georgia, or Afghanistan to be considered a Persian rug. These rugs tend to feature very bright and vibrant colors, and often have floral patterns.
Oriental rugs. Many hand-knotted or hand-woven rugs fall into the Oriental rug category. These rugs are typically made in some part of Asia, such as China, Russia, Turkey, India, Pakistan, Nepal, or Tibet. Oriental rugs tend to be slightly thinner than Persian rugs and often feature some sort of field design. No matter what style you prefer in your home, you can complement it with the right Oriental rug.
Wool rugs. A variety of wool types are used to make rugs, including Manchester wool and Kork wool. Many Oriental and Persian rugs are made from wool, while some feature other materials, such as silk.

These are just some of the rugs we work on here at Hadeed-Mercer Rug Cleaning. You can get more information about our Richmond rug repair and cleaning services by giving us a call today at (804) 358-3811.