Category — Afghan Rugs

In decorating your home, there are several parts that you want to high light or make them stand out. Afghan rugs could give an accent and creative division on different parts of the house when placed under furniture. One example is giving an emphasis on the chairs and table in your dining area using Afghan rugs. Those rugs could emphasize the dining table and chairs giving the dining area a decent look and a distinction from the other parts of the house.

Afghan rugs are handmade rugs, which originated in Afghanistan. They are made from yarns stitched together. Since yarns are generally made with large diameters, those rugs have many pores or holes in them. Rugs made from yarn, especially the Afghan rugs are of different colors. They are also made with different designs and shapes. Most of the Afghan rugs have octagonal shape designed with different colors and patterns. The designs and patterns of those rugs are made using yarns of different color from the base of the rug or by dyeing the parts of the rugs to create a pattern. Creative patterns made by the Afghan people also convey their culture making it a best choice in home décor.

Rugs have different uses, they are mostly used as floor cover to insulate the floor and prevent the people from walking on a cold surface. Afghan rugs are also woven together to form a blanket. Because they are made of yarn, they could be a good blanket and keep us warm. Rugs created with many holes could provide pores where air will be trapped. These holes give the rugs good insulation properties preventing the heat to escape and keeping us warm during cold days. The problem in using those Afghan rugs as blanket is the itchy texture of the stitched yarns making the people uncomfortable. Rugs especially those old and antique rugs could also be hung on the wall to display its astounding designs and patterns. Using Afghan rugs as bed and table covers are also a good idea but you must consider different factors. When you use those rugs as table cover, you have to remember that things that will be placed on top of those rugs could damage and destroy the design of the rugs. There other uses of rugs and it will depend on your creativity in designing your home.

There are companies offering different types of rugs on their websites that could give you the details on different Afghan rugs. Some websites will give you an idea on choosing the best design and patterns of Afghan rugs that will suit the theme of your home décor. Prices of those rugs are also available on line. Usually, the prices depend on the design and patterns, size, quality, age, condition and the materials used in weaving those rugs. You will not have problems on choosing the designs of those rugs that you will be using in designing your house. With the creativity of the people who knitted the Afghan rugs, your decorating skills will come out naturally.