Wool, Silk, or Both? The Complete Guide to Handmade Rug Materials
Posted by Rugs.net on Apr 19th 2026
Rugs.net · The Material Guide
What Your Rug Is Made OfAnd Why It Matters
Cotton foundation. Wool pile. Silk highlights. Silk on silk. Every material choice in a handmade rug has a specific reason. This guide explains all of them.
When you look at a handmade Persian or oriental rug, you are looking at the result of dozens of individual decisions made before a single knot was tied. What fiber to use for the foundation. Wh...
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