, adding a look of sophistication and bringing a feel of warmth. Selecting the right design, pattern and type of rug plays an important role by helping you decorate your home according to your taste and liking. Rugs can be categorized based on a wide range of parameters which can be used to decorate any room at home.
Classification based on fibre content
Rugs in the early days were made mainly from wool or cotton. Modern era saw the usage of different fibres such as olefin, plant fibre and acrylic. Wool Rugs are durable and easier to maintain. Cotton rugs comparatively are softer than wool but are not as durable. Rugs made from other fibres are much less expensive and can be used in living rooms, bathrooms etc. They can however be used only for a short term and is a great choice as Kids Rugs and in houses with pets. The other types of rugs based on its fabric are the Shaggy Rugs which are so called due to its shaggy appearance. These types of rugs provide a feel of the 70's but are still popular as they are more comfortable and imbibe a feeling of luxury.
Geographical categorization
Regional classification of rugs has the most abundant choice right from the Persian to Tibetan and Indian etc but are mainly classified into Asian and Western European. Persian rugs are considered to be of the highest quality and most strikingly beautiful. Many Traditional Rugs are obtained in these regions with Tabriz and Kerman being the most common areas. A majority of the oriental rugs originate from India where you can find Modern Rugs with varied designs and patterns. The Contemporary Rugs made in India are handmade and are not as expensive compared to the other regions. The other areas are Turkey and Tibet where traditional, rustic designs and rich coloured rugs are made with several variations in texture, pattern and colour.
Other classifications
Rugs can also be categorized according to their shapes as oval, square and Round Rugs. Rugs in different regions are either handmade such as from India or machine made. Different varieties in sizes are also found with the Large Rugs, small rugs etc measured according to the size of your room. Cost is another major parameter where rugs can be differentiated. Most of the rugs are comparatively cheaper like the Budget Rugs with the exception of the Leather rugs and antique ones which are quite expensive.