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Natural Seagrass Area Rugs |
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Written by admin
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Monday, 11 September 2006 |
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Natural material rugs are mostly made of sisal, wool, jute and seagrass. You might not have heard about seagrass rugs. Seagrass is the name given to flowering plants that grow in marine areas. It is a grass-like material and hence the name. Rugs made of seagrass are purely natural and are popular because of their unique texture and style. Seagrass cannot be dyed; therefore all colors are mere variations of its natural color.
Seagrass rugs are very soft and smooth. They are also durable and long-lasting. With a seagrass rug you wouldn’t need to buy a rug pad to prevent it from slipping. They come with a non-slip latex backing. Most seagrass rugs are made with borders from some other materials such as leather, linen and canvas. Standard sizes are usually small, medium and large, but you can also have them custom-made according to your needs. Seagrass rugs are very easy to clean therefore they can be placed in heavy traffic areas without any worry. You can also place them in your bedroom. You can place canvas furniture on top of your seagrass rugs. This arrangement is going to give your living room or drawing room a touch of completeness and solidarity. Seagrass rugs can also be used in place of wall-to-wall carpets. It is advisable not to use seagrass in moist areas and outdoor settings. If you want to have wall-to-wall seagrass rugs in your house, then it is suggested that you leave some space at all sides because the rug might contract or expand due to changes in weather. Many online stores help you select the kind of binding you would like to have for your rug. These bindings are available in all colors that look good with natural seagrass. These companies also offer to send you some samples before you choose your rug and pay for it. You can check the material, softness and overall quality of the rug before buying it.
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