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The Rug Company
“Should you have a spill,
most liquids will bead up and
can easily be absorbed right
away with a plain paper towel
without issue. The quicker you
address the spill the better.”
Christopher Bugucki
Los Angeles Showroom Director
Speak to one of our experts now to get
more advice on how to care for your rug
CLEANING
To preserve the quality and appearance of your
rug, we recommend a regular cleaning programme.
Treat everyday spills by gently cleaning the
affected area with a solution of gentle soap and
warm water. Our experts can also advise on the
best way to restore or repair your rug should it
become damaged.
FLUFF
In the final stage of production, depending on
the technique used to weave the rug, the entire
surface may be trimmed by hand to achieve
the required pile depth. The first time the rug is
unrolled in its new location, a certain amount of
shedding can be expected as the excess fibres
become loose. In the first instance, vacuuming
offers a quick solution and fluff will naturally
lessen over time.
ABRASH
The term ‘Abrash’ comes from the Arabic term
for variation. While machine-made rugs can seem
flat, this much-desired textural appearance is
an exclusive feature of handknotted rugs and a
symbol of high-quality. Abrash also means yarn
does not take dye evenly, which creates a subtle
striped effect.
FADING
After prolonged exposure, sunlight will eventually
affect the colour of any rug. While we use the very
best dyes that are highly-resilient to fading, there
are no dyes that can completely avoid this natural
process. As such, our experts advise rotating rugs
from time to time to create an even fade.
Care & Cleaning
The Rug Company’s dedication to the use of sustainable,
durable materials and traditional production techniques
ensures that every rug will last a lifetime. Pieces of art to be
enjoyed for many years, our clients can purchase a rug safely
in the knowledge that it can always be cleaned or repaired
and never discarded.
LOOSE THREADS
Handloomed rugs must be sheared once complete
to create the desired pile height. Occasionally,
some longer threads escape cutting and become
embedded in the surface of the rug. Over time
they may work free and protrude, and when this
happens they should be cut carefully with sharp
scissors. With handknotted rugs, it is also possible
that an individual knot has missed the warp or
weft and comes undone, which also results in a
loose thread. If this happens, we suggest gently
pulling it out as each knot is tied separately so will
not unravel and the surrounding knots will fill any
gaps. If a thread is pulled and it resists, it should
be trimmed instead.
