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Frequently Asked Questions
| Q: | Why are so many hand-made rugs made of wool? |
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| A: | Sheep have long been a vital part of the culture of rug-making regions. The great majority of Oriental rugs are made of wool because of its beauty and durability. Wool is capable of absorbing deep color from dyestuffs, as wool fiber drinks in color like a sponge and locks it within the fiber in a unique molecular bond. And wool is a low luster fiber which gives colors a rich, deep quality.
Wool fiber resists staining, matting, wetting, crushing and burning, giving it great durability. The texture of wool does not change over time, and its original color is not altered by foot traffic and repeated cleanings.
Throughout countless centuries the many special properties of wool have made it the most popular fiber for floor coverings. Those same properties continue to endear it to rug weavers and rug owners today.
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