8x10 Wool Rugs

8x10 Wools Rugs For Comfort, Durability & Style

History Of Wool Weaving

8x10 wool rugs are a time-tested interior design staple. But where exactly do they originate? The history of wool rug weaving is mysterious and not without contention, as many countries and cultures lay claim on this globally-influential invention.

The oldest wool rug found to date is known as the Pazryk carpet, discovered in Siberia in 1949. Its exact source is unknown, but it is believed to have been woven over 2,000 years ago.

That may be astonishing, but believe it or not, humans have been using wool to create textiles for even longer than that. Evidence of goat and sheep shearing suggests humans have been weaving with wool for as long as 7,000 years!

In that time, wool weaving has undergone countless evolutions. Wool types and treatments have been influenced by geography and natural resources; weaving styles have been influenced by cultural loom-building practices; and colors, patterns, and styles have been influenced by everything from religion to local politics to natural events and landscapes.

In many ways, the history of 8x10 wool rugs is an index of many cultures moving through the millennia, exchanging ideas on their way to the present.

Why Choose A Wool Rug?

Many designers agree that wool is, hands down, the best material for 8x10 rugs. Wool:

• Can be found in a wide variety of scrumptious textures: From Flokati shags to casual, tight-piled wool rugs, you can find wool in a texture that suits you. A hand-tufted wool rug 8x10 will have an especially decadent texture that's sure to please.
• Holds up under high traffic: Unlike synthetic fibers, wool fibers grow with natural cuticles, which means they are literally made to bend. All that bend-ability means they can take a beating. Whereas synthetic fibers start breaking under high traffic, high-quality wool rugs can stay full and fluffy for decades.
• Dyes easily, and resists fading: Because wool is naturally porous, it holds dye and doesn't let go. Wool rugs can be dyed easily and resist fading, meaning those rich, vibrant colors will last. And, they can be found in all kinds of colors and patterns. From ornate Oriental patterns to more minimalist, modern 8x10 wool area rugs, this material is highly adaptive.
• Has natural stain-resistant qualities: One of the major reasons for wool's popularity through the centuries is its moisture-wicking properties. Rather than sucking up spills through absorption, wool naturally resists stains.
• Is less flammable than other fibers: While many synthetics can easily catch fire and melt, wool has natural fire-snuffing qualities.
• Takes on a gorgeous patina over time: There's a reason antique wool rugs can fetch such a pretty penny at auction"?not only can they hold up beautifully over decades and even centuries, but wool fibers age beautifully. As dye continues to interact will wool fibers and natural light for years and years, wool rugs take on beautiful shifts in tone, instead of simply losing luster.
• Is eco-friendly: Wool is a natural fiber, so there's no chemical off-gassing (which means they don't come with that plasticky, "new car"? smell). And, it's a naturally resourced material, meaning it's much softer on the environment than harsh synthetics.

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