Rugs are primarily made out of cotton, silk or wool. Synthetic materials are also used in the manufacture of rugs. However, they can never match the beauty, quality, durability and value of rugs made with natural fibers. Silk handmade area rugs are very beautiful and luxurious and are meant only for low traffic areas. Rugs made of wool are easy to clean, but the durability, value, quality and beauty depends upon the type of animal wool used.
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