The fiber used to make an area rug is referred to as the pile.  There are three main fibers used to make an area rug, wool silk & cotton.    Wool is the most frequently used fiber in area rugs.  This creates a soft, durable area rug that can be made in an ycolor imaginable.  Wool is easy to work with as well as inexpensive which is why it is typically the material of choice for area rugs.  Silk is another fiber that is used.  It is of course more expensive but is highly desireable.  Silk has a quality of both fineness & strength, but the area rugs also require more care.  These area rugs may be made from  silk alone or a mixture with wool.  Typically an area rug made from silk might be used as a wall hanging or in a room with little traffic.  Finally, cotton is used primarily in the foundation of an area rug.  Some rugs however have cotton used in them to make brilliant white patterns in delicate detail.  Whatever the frabic used in the area rug you purchase, it will be made with beauty & quality guaranteed. 

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