MATERIAL: The key materials used in rugs are silk, wool and cotton. Most tribal or nomadic rugs are wool pile and wool base. Natural fibers have the durability, beauty and value that synthetic materials can never match. The most durable, easy to clean fiber is wool. The fine handcrafted rugs at Alyshaan are of highest grade of natural fibers like wool, cotton and silk.
The dyes used to color these natural fibers also play an important role in a rug’s appearance and colorfastness. Learn more about the differences between natural and synthetic dyes in handmade rugs and how they affect the beauty and performance of handmade rugs.
