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Delight in gorgeous new textures, fresh new colour palettes and experience the difference our rugs are making in homes all over Australia.

With love and attention to detail evident in every piece, our passion and expertise are what make our brand so unique.

From small residential to large scale commercial projects, we have curated our best collections to suit any brief.

With on-range sizing up to 400X300M, custom sizing, outdoor rugs and the best prices; you will be sure to find what you need with us.

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ABOUT

Welcome to the Rug Culture Projects Lookbook 2017

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Current Trends Industrial Scandi Minimalist Coastal Bohemian Mid Century

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FAQ Delivery Warranties Custom sizing Available samples Product care

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Rug Guide Natural materials Synthetic materials Hand made rugs Machine made rugs Rug sizing

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Easy care, low maintenance Suitable for high traffic areas Custom size available Samples available Indoor / Outdoor

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CONTENTS CONTENTS

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ANAPURNA MULTI 51901

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COWHIDE Black White

SHEEPSKIN Ombre

COWHIDE Beige White

ANAPURNA Multi 51901

COWHIDE Brown White

COWHIDE Salt Pepper Black

COWHIDE Tricolour

COWHIDE Salt Pepper Bro

New Zealand Sheepskins - 12mm pile - Plush & soft feel - Premium quality - 90 X 60cm approx.

AAA grade Brazilian cowhides - Shiny & soft - Pictures are indicative of pattern - 180 X 170cm approx.

ANAPURNA - Wool & viscose - Premium hand knotted quality - 4000g/m2 - 240 X 170cm, 300 X 200cm

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INDUSTRIAL

SHEEPSKIN White

INDUSTRIAL

ECO Boucle Charcoal

ECO Boucle Sand

ECO Boucle Marble

MILLER 742 Grey

MILLER 735 Grey

MILLER 742 Natural

HAVANA Charcoal

HAVANA Dark Grey

HAVANA Dark Natural

ECO - 100% Sisal - 8mm pile - 160 X 110cm, 220 X 150cm, 270 X 180cm R 400 X 80cm, 300 X 80cm MILLER - Wool, Cotton & Viscose - Flat woven - Hand loomed - Sample for 742 only 225 X 155cm , 280 X 190cm, 320 X 230cm, 400X300cm HAVANA - Wool & Viscose - 12mm pile- Hand loomed - Luxurious feel - 225 X 155cm, 280 X 190cm, 320X230cm

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PROVIDENCE 835 Cream

PROVIDENCE 833 Blue

ANASTASIA 258 Multi

ANASTASIA 262 Multi

ANASTASIA 257 Granite

JEZABEL 157 Red

JEZABEL 152 Grey

JEZABEL 161 Green

INDUSTRIAL

PROVIDENCE 835 Blue

PROVIDENCE - Polypropylene & Chenille - 4mm pile - 230 X 160cm, 290 X 200cm, 330 X 240cm, 400 X 300cm ANASTASIA - Polypropylene - 10mm pile - Silky & shiny - 230 X 160cm, 290 X 200cm, 330 X 240cm, 400 X 300cm JEZABEL - Polypropylene - 10mm pile - Matte & shiny - 230 X 160cm, 290 X 200cm, 330 X 240cm, 400 X 300cm

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STUDIO 326 WHITE

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SCANDI SKANDI 300 Grey

SKANDI 300 White

SKAN 316 Grey

MILLER 737 Charcoal

STUDIO 326 White

VISIONS 5057 Grey

VISIONS 5058 Sand

VISIONS 5052 Grey

SKANDI 300 Black

SKANDI - Felted wool (300) - Wool & Viscose (316) - Flat woven - 225 X 155cm , 280 X 190cm, 320 X 230cm STUDIO - Wool & Viscose - Flat woven - Handmade - 225 X 155cm , 280 X 190cm, 320 X 230cm MILLER - Felted polyester - 5mm pile - Soft & plush - 225 X 155cm , 280 X 190cm, 320 X 230cm, 400X300cm VISIONS - Wool & Viscose - 6mm pile - Hand loomed & tufted - 225 X 155cm , 280 X 190cm, 320 X 230cm, 400X300cm

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SCANDI MILLER 733 Ivory

MILLER 744 Grey

MILLER 741 Bone

ECO Herringbone Mar

HAVANA Light Natural

ECO Herringbone Sand

URBAN 7506 Blue

URBAN 7506 Green

URBAN 7506 Charcoal

MILLER - Wool, Polyester & Cotton (733) Wool, Cotton & Viscose (744, 741) - Flat woven - Textured look 225 X 155cm , 280 X 190cm, 320 X 230cm, 400X300cm ECO - 100% Sisal - 8mm pile - 225 X 155cm, 270 X 180cm, 320X230cm R 400 X 80cm, 300 X 80cm HAVANA - Wool & Viscose - 12mm pile - Hand loomed - Luxurious feel - 225 X 155cm , 280 X 190cm, 320 X 230cm URBAN - Cotton, Wool & Viscose - 8mm pile - Flat woven - 225 X 155cm , 280 X 190cm, 320 X 230cm

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SCANDI SKANDI 300 Multi

SKANDI Java Pink

SKANDI 311 Multi

EVEREST 1610 Ivory

EVEREST 1620 Ivory

EVEREST 1630 Ivory

SCION 25302

SCION 25306

SCION 25304

SKANDI - Felted wool (300) Hemp (Java) - Flat woven - Textured look - Sample for 300 & Java only 225 X 155cm , 280 X 190cm, 320 X 230cm EVEREST - Wool & cotton - Flat woven - Textured look - 225 X 155cm , 280 X 190cm, 320 X 230cm, 400X300cm SCION - Premium wool - 12mm pile - Designer UK brand - 150 X 90cm, 180 X 120cm, 200 X 140cm

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VISIONS

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Allure Indigo

Allure Black

HAVANA Light Grey

HAVANA Dark Grey

HAVANA Charcoal

ESCAPE Silver

SKANDI 307 Black

ESCAPE Charcoal

MINIMALIST

Allure Ivory

ALLURE - Cotton & Rayon - 9mm pile - Distressed finish - 225 X 155cm , 280 X 190cm, 320 X 230cm HAVANA - Wool & Viscose - 12mm pile - Hand loomed - Luxurious feel - 225 X 155cm , 280 X 190cm, 320 X 230cm ALLURE - Cotton & Rayon - 9mm pile - Distressed finish - 225 X 155cm , 280 X 190cm, 320 X 230cm ESCAPE - Upcycled Sari silk - Flat woven - Eco friendly material - 225 X 155cm , 280 X 190cm, 320 X 230cm SKANDI - Upcycled Sari silk & wool - Flat woven - Heavy weight construction - 225 X 155cm , 280 X 190cm, 320 X 230cm

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MINIMALIST

URBAN 7504 Natural

HARMONY 904 Char

871 Charcoal

SKANDI Java Black

SKANDI Java Silver

SKANDI Java Navy

ALLURE Stone

SKANDI 305 Black

URBAN 7504 Midnight

URBAN - Wool, Rayon & Jute - 10mm pile - Dense construction - 225 X 155cm, 280 X 190cm, 320X230cm HARMONY - Polypropylene & Polyester - 20mm pile - Matte & shiny finish - 230 X 160cm, 290 X 200cm, 330 X 240cm 871 - Wool - 20mm pile - 225 X 155cm, 280 X 190cm, 320X230cm R 400 X 80cm, 300 X 80cm SKANDI - Hemp (Java) Cotton (305) - Flat woven - 225 X 155cm , 280 X 190cm, 320 X 230cm ALLURE - Cotton & Rayon - 9mm pile - Distressed finish - 225 X 155cm , 280 X 190cm, 320 X 230cm

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VISIONS 5056 Ivory

VISIONS 5051 Silver

SKANDI 309 Grey

SKANDI 310 Natural

MILLER 738 Ivory

VISIONS 5055 Grey

VISIONS 5051 Silver

MINIMALIST

VISIONS 5050 White

VISIONS 5059 Dove

VISIONS - Wool & Viscose - 6mm pile - Hand loomed & tufted - 225 X 155cm , 280 X 190cm, 320 X 230cm, 400X300cm SKANDI - Wool & Cotton (309) Wool (310) - Flat woven - 225 X 155cm , 280 X 190cm, 320 X 230cm MILLER - Wool & Cotton - Flat woven - Textured look - 225 X 155cm , 280 X 190cm, 320 X 230cm, 400X300cm

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ATRIUM POLO SILVER BLUE

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ATRIUM Basket

ATRIUM Barker Natural

ATRIUM Delta White

ATRIUM Delta Silver Blu

ATRIUM Delta Black

ECO Tiger Eye Marble

ECO Herringbone Mar

ECO Tiger Eye Sand

ATRIUM (Basket) - 100% Jute - Flat woven - Chunky knit weave - 220 X 150cm, 270 X 180CM ATRIUM - Jute (Barker) Jute & Upcycled leather (Delta) - Flat woven - Eco friendly material 225 X 155cm, 270 X 180cm, 320X230cm R 400 X 80cm, 300 X 80cm ECO - 100% Sisal - 8mm pile - 225 X 155cm, 270 X 180cm, 320X230cm R 400 X 80cm, 300 X 80cm

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COASTAL

ATRIUM Barker Bleach

COASTAL

ATRIUM Barker Green

ATRIUM Delta Yellow

ATRIUM Hunter Grey

ATRIUM Hunter Yellow

URBAN 7506 Green

URBAN 7506 Yellow

ATRIUM Barker Blue

ATRIUM Hunter Rock

URBAN 7506 Blue

ATRIUM - Jute (Barker) Jute & Upcycled leather (Delta) Cotton (Hunter) - Flat woven - Samples for Barker & Delta only 225 X 155cm, 270 X 180cm, 320X230cm R 400 X 80cm, 300 X 80cm - Runners in Barker & Delta only URBAN - Cotton, Wool & Viscose - 8mm pile - Flat woven - 225 X 155cm , 280 X 190cm, 320 X 230cm

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COPACOBANA 595

ATRIUM Polo Silver Blue

ATRIUM Polo Bleach

COPACOBANA 596

ATRIUM Tesselate Nat

COASTAL

ATRIUM Pilu Natural

COPACOBANA 591

ATRIUM Polo Natural

ATRIUM Polo Sage

ATRIUM - Jute - Flat woven - Hand braided - 120 X 120cm, 150 X 150cm, 200 X 200cm, 240 X 240cm Sample for Atrium Polo only

COPACOBANA - Polypropylene - 16mm pile - Indoor & outdoor use - Waterproof - Fade resistant - Hand tufted 225 X 155cm , 280 X 190cm, 320 X 230cm - Samples not available

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URBAN 7505 BLUE

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OXFORD 433 Bone

OXFORD 436 Bone

DRIFT 1741 Navy

DRIFT 1742 Blue

DRIFT 1742 Aubergine

ANASTASIA 251 Silver

ANASTASIA 252 Blue

BOHEMAIAN

OXFORD 432 Blue

ANASTASIA 250 Pastel

OXFORD - Polypropylene - 11mm pile - Soft feel - Matte finish - Tribal & Persian inspired designs 230 X 160cm, 290 X 200cm, 330 X 240cm, 400 X 300cm R 400 X 80cm, 300 X 80cm DRIFT - Polypropylene - 10mm pile - Matte & metallic finish - 230 X 160cm, 290 X 200cm, 330 X 240cm, 400 X 300cm ANASTASIA - Polypropylene - 10mm pile - Silk-like look & feel - 230 X 160cm, 290 X 200cm, 330 X 240cm, 400 X 300cm

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BOHEMAIAN

CAPRI 1925 Sky

CAPRI 1926 Blue

URBAN 7505 Blue

URBAN 7505 Green

EVEREST 1650 Multi

EVEREST 1660 Multi

CAPRI 1925 Natural

URBAN 7505 Rose

EVEREST 1680 Multi

CAPRI - Polypropylene & polyester - 19mm pile - 230 X 160cm, 290 X 200cm, 330 X 240cm, 400 X 300cm - No samples URBAN - Viscose - 10mm pile - Loop pile - Printed design - 225 X 155cm, 280 X 190cm, 320X230cm - No custom sizing EVEREST - Wool & cotton - Flat woven - 225 X 155cm , 280 X 190cm, 320 X 230cm, 400X300cm - Samples not available

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ETERNAL 910 Grey

ETERNAL 910 Pink

CONCEPTS 508 Blue

MIRAGE 356 Multi

CALYPSO 6103 Navy

GEMINI 512 Blue

ETERNAL 913 Pink

BOHEMAIAN

ETERNAL 910 Blue

GEMINI 509 Multi

ETERNAL - Cotton & Polypropylene - 6mm pile - Hand sheared for a distressed look - Neutral & neon palette 230 X 160cm, 290 X 200cm, 330 X 240cm, 400 X 300cm R 400 X 80cm, 300 X 80cm CONCEPTS & CALYPSO - Polypropylene - 9mm pile - 230 X 160cm, 290 X 200cm, 330 X 240cm MIRAGE - Polypropylene - 10mm pile - 230 X 160cm, 290 X 200cm, 330 X 240cm, 400 X 300cm R 400 X 80cm, 300 X 80cm C 150 X 150cm, 200 X 200cm, 240 X 240cm GEMINI - Polypropylene - 10mm pile - 230 X 160cm, 290 X 200cm, 330 X 240cm

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SCION 24307

URBAN 7504 Grey

URBAN 7504 Natural

URBAN 7504 Smoke

SCION 24500

SCION 24506

SCION 24508

MID CENTURY

SCION 25806

SCION 24302

SCION - 100% Premium Wool - 12mm pile - Designer UK brand - 240 X 170cm, 280 X 200cm URBAN - Wool, Rayon & Jute - 10mm pile - Dense construction - 225 X 155cm, 280 X 190cm, 320X230cm

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MID CENTURY

DREAMSCAPE 861 Sla

DREAMSCAPE 859 Mul

DREAMSCAPE 856 Blu

TWILIGHT Chocolate

TWILIGHT Latte

TWILIGHT Navy

DREAMSCAPE 851 Mid

DREAMSCAPE 852 Cha DREAMSCAPE 853 Rasp

DREAMSCAPE - Polypropylene - 10mm pile - Soft & silky feel - Shiny finish - Carved, dual level pile 230 X 160cm, 290 X 200cm, 330 X 240cm, 400 X 300cm R 400 X 80cm, 300 X 80cm - No samples available TWILIGHT - 100% Viscose - 10mm pile - Loop pile, distressed finish - 225 X 155cm, 280 X 190cm, 320X230cm Twilight not suitable for high traffic areas - Dreamscape only

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EVOKE 262 Multi

EVOKE 255 Ivory

PANDORA Linen

PANDORA Rock

PANDORA Cocoa

JEWEL 803 Brown

Jewel 801 Red

JEWEL 804 Brown

MID CENTURY

EVOKE 254 White

PANDORA - Polypropylene - 50mm pile - Matte finish - 170 X 120cm, 230 X 160cm, 290 X 200cm, 330 X 240cm EVOKE - Polypropylene - 10mm pile - 230 X 160cm, 290 X 200cm, 330 X 240cm, 400 X 300cm R 400 X 80cm, 300 X 80cm C 150 X 150cm, 200 X 200cm, 240 X 240cm - No samples available JEWEL - Polypropylene - 10mm pile - Soft feel - Matte finish - No samples available 230 X 160cm, 290 X 200cm, 330 X 240cm, 400 X 300cm R 400 X 80cm, 300 X 80cm

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Frequently Asked Questions Delivery Dispatch times Dispatch is usually between 1 and 3 business days. Standard delivery times are overnight to Eastern Seaboard Metro capital cities. Please note, as we use third party couriers we cannot guarantee transit times.

Sydney metro customers can choose our point-to-point courier service, which guarantees delivery on the date of your choice.

Pick Up If you are a NSW customer, you can select option to “Pick Up” from our Alexandria warehouse at checkout. Please allow at least 24hrs for us to make your order ready. We will send an email notification once your order is available to be collected.

Freight charges We offer free freight to eastern seaboard metro customers for orders over $800 ex-GST, excluding point-to-point delivery service.

Minimum orders We don’t have a minimum order amount, however we encourage you to buy in bulk to take advantage of our free or reduced freight option.

Orders under $800 will be charged the full freight amount (minimum $35).

Warranties We provide a statutory warranty on all products.

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Frequently Asked Questions Custom Sizing

Many of our rugs can be ordered in a custom size to suit your job specifications. We require a 50% deposit to place custom orders with our manufacturer, with full payment prior to dispatch.

Please contact us to confirm availability of custom sizing for your chosen product.

Available sizes Machine made rugs Minimum width - 80CM Maximum width - 4M Maximum length - 5M Minimum order - two identical pieces (rugs are made back-toback and must be ordered in pairs of two) Hand made rugs Minimum width - 80CM Maximum width - 5M Maximum length - 5M Minimum order - none (each rug is individually made to size) Lead times Standard lead times are 12-18 weeks, please contact us for a more specific ETA.

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Sample Swatches Available We have a variety of our handmade products available in either 30 X 30cm single-design swatches or as a 120 X 20cm scarf.

Samples are $9.95 per piece, or call us to talk about pricing for our Sample Studio Kit which includes display rack and all samples.

30 X 30cm Samples Atrium Eco Sisal Miller Studio Urban Visions 120 X 20cm Samples Allure Atrium Escape Timeless Trends Wool Orlando Oslo Pandora Platinum Skandi Soho Urban

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Rug Care Rotate your rug every six months to reduce uneven wear and tear Use a rug pad to extend the life of your rug, prevent sliding and to protect your floors Have your rugs professionally cleaned every three to six years, depending on the level of use Lightly vacuum once or twice a week. Use the hard floor attachment and the lightest possible setting. Avoid powerful vacuums that may pull fibres loose from the base of the rug Vacuum the base of your rug occasionally, as dirt can accumulate here as well Blot spills with a paper towel or colourless cloth, and do not wipe or scrub When spills may cause a stain, you can immediately apply a small amount of mild soap and warm water (except with sisal / jute / seagrass rugs). Blot excess liquid with paper towel or colourless cloth, removing as much soap as possible, as residue can act as a magnet for dirt Choose a very mild soap free from any bleach or hydrogen peroxide In most cases, warm water and a small amount of soap will take care of spills if attended to quickly. Always check the care instructions on the back of your rug first For further cleaning tips, please contact your rug cleaning professional Easy Care Options For an easy care option, choose a low maintenance material • • • •

Non-shed (less vacuuming): microfibre, polypropylene Low shed (less vacuuming): short pile acrylic Spill and stain resistant (less cleaning): polypropylene, acrylic, polyester Dirt resistant (easy to clean): sisal

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Rug Guide - Natural Materials Natural fibre rugs add an organic look and feel to your space. They are valued for their eco friendly nature, breathability and style.

Cotton A soft fibre that holds dye well for bright colouration. Cotton is an easy care, low maintenance option and lends itself to a lighter construction.

Wool Wool is a popular choice for being naturally flame retardant, durable; warm in winter and cool in summer. Wool holds colour well, while maintaining it’s natural look. New wool rugs will shed lightly in the first three to six months and be low shed after this time. Shedding renews the fibre and keeps your wool rug looking fresh and new for many years.

Higher quality wool will experience less shedding and be softer to the touch.

Jute Jute is a popular choice, being very eco friendly and cost effective.

Often hand braided, this material has an organic look and is easy to style. This material is moderately soft, and is not as durable as some other materials such as wool or heat-set polypropylene. Jute is highly absorbent, so best to avoid using this material in areas that may experience spills such as bathroom, kitchen or dining rooms.

Sisal Sisal is a popular choice for entrances and hallways as it is durable, rugged and easy to keep clean. Sisal is dirt resistant and contain natural tannins (also found in tea and red wine) that control the growth of bacteria, fungi and dust mites. Sisal is the most coarse of the rug fibres and is highly absorbent to spills & stains.

Hemp Hemp is a versatile fibre that is very eco friendly, durable and stylish.

Hemp fibre can be coarse or soft depending on the treatment the material receives, but all hemp will soften over time.

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Rug Guide - Synthetic Materials Modern technology has provided us with a huge variety of synthetic fibres, with different properties and features.

Acrylic Acrylic is a super soft fibre that holds dye extremely well, allowing for a wide variety of colours. It is an excellent choice for kids rooms, lounge rooms and bedrooms. As with wool, the pile will shed slightly in the first three to six months and reduce after this time—choose a low pile acrylic rug if you want the benefits of acrylic with less shedding. This makes acrylic best suited to low traffic areas.

Polypropylene This fibre can be finished in many different ways to mimic more expensive natural fibres - from soft and shiny silk to a matte, rugged Berber wool. The feel depends on the finish, and is always soft.

This fibre creates the easiest care rug option around; being stain and spill resistant, non shed, easy to clean and perfect for all spaces.

Polypropylene is waterproof, and is used in outdoor rugs as both pile and the foundation (criss-cross backing material). Indoor polypropylene rugs use jute or cotton as the backing, and are not suitable for use outdoors.

Polyester Polyester is a soft and shiny fibre that is usually found in shag rugs and will experience some shedding.

Viscose Viscose is a super soft and shiny fibre that can be used on its own or to add soft, shimmering touches to natural fibre rugs. Viscose will shed, less so if the viscose has a loop pile construction.

Microfibre Microfibre refers to very thin fibres - about 1/10th the size of a human hair! Microfibre is super soft, non-shed and has a matte finish.

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Rug Guide - Hand Made Construction Handmade rugs are a beautiful addition to your home, with subtle variations that reflect their creation. The organic look and less uniform sizing is highly valued by some customers. As with natural materials, you may pay a little extra for the quality.

Hand Braided Materials are braided by hand and stitched together into the desired shape. This results in a desirable organic look, and allows for a variety of textures. Hand braided rugs may appear less uniform in shape than other hand made rugs, as they are not made on a fixed loom. They will be flat woven and reversible.

Hand Knotted A skilled weaver will work from a loom, individually tying each knot through the backing. Hand knotted rugs are the most prestigious rug style and are of the highest quality and durability, with some pieces taking several years and a team of artisans to complete.

Hand Loomed The fibre is woven by hand onto a loom. This gives the rug more structure and a more uniform size.

Hand Woven These rugs are woven by hand. These rugs will be flat woven, and often reversible. Hand woven rugs usually have a thinner texture, so some of our products have an additional cotton backing for extra strength.

Hand Tufted Hand tufted rugs have their design hand drawn onto a backing, then the fibres are punched through the backing with a tufting gun. This type of rug is often hand carved to give texture and interest, with the creator using large scissors to define parts of the design.

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Rug Guide - Machine Made Construction Machine made rugs are made on a fixed loom, with a complex system of threads being mechanically woven onto a strong yet thin backing.

Also known as “Power Loomed” or “Machine Loomed” rugs, they come in a huge variety of colours and styles. The machinery stretches across huge factories, making production quick and cost effective. This results in a product with a more uniform and consistent size.

Loop Pile Most rugs with a pile begin as loop pile rugs, which are then trimmed so the fibres separate and form the pile we are used to seeing. Loop pile rugs are not trimmed, giving a “looped” finish. If made from a material that sheds, a loop pile rug will be low shed.

Flatwoven These rugs have a flat weave construction, and will be thinner and less soft than other styles.

Machine Braided This type of rug is braided using a machine, which gives the hand braided look at a more competitive price.

Axminster Loom Axminster-loomed rugs are a special and rare type of machine made rug, made in a single factory in the Netherlands according to a traditional process. These rugs have a sturdy construction with a short pile that lends itself to digital printing.

Technique - Dropstitch Dropstitch is a special technique used to give the look of a hand carved rug, but the carving is done by machines to lower the cost of the product. This adds texture and interest to the piece.

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Rug Guide - Sizing The size and shape of a rug can help define or accent areas by emphasizing groupings of furniture. Area rugs can be used to define space in a room, while smaller rugs can be used on their own or layered together to create a warm and homely environment.

Large rugs will create a sense of space, while smaller sizes will create a cosy sensation and can make your setting appear smaller.

The Living Room You may want to choose a rug large enough to accommodate all of your rooms’ furniture to create a feeling of openness, or only the front legs of your furniture grouping for a more cosy look.

If the rug is to be the focal point, a large design element should be used to draw the eye down toward the space. If a piece of furniture or an architectural feature is to be the primary focus of the room, an all-over or repeating pattern should be considered.

Dining Room A good rule of thumb is that area rugs should be 1 – 1.5m larger in length and width to the dining room table - you should be able to pull a chair out and sit at the table without the chair legs falling off the edge of the rug.

Bedroom Choose a rug large enough to accommodate the rooms’ furniture, with a symmetrical border of exposed flooring on all sides of the bed to create a sense of grandeur. You can also choose a smaller rug to add an accent to your bedroom.

Kitchen, Laundry and Bathroom Use a runner in the kitchen as an accent near the sink or along a kitchen island. Cotton flat woven rugs are also a great choice for laundry and bathroom.

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Rug Guide - Sizing Outdoors All our outdoor rugs are waterproof, UV stabilised, washable and won’t fade or warp under the harsh Australian sun. Many outdoor rugs are beautiful enough to be used indoors, especially in areas where spills are a concern.

Choose a rug large enough to allow for a symmetrical border of exposed decking or patio material on all four sides or that will provide equal borders top and bottom and side to side. You could allow room to accommodate all of your outdoor furniture, or use a smaller rug to accent your setting.

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