| The warmth and charm of country decor | | | | core. It does not make sense to invest |
| can be enhanced by adding braided area | | | | your hard earned money in a rug that |
| rugs to your home. From French country | | | | will survive everyday wear and tear. |
| and shabby chic to a country cottage | | | | Flat and ribbon braids are made |
| look, braided rugs are available in all | | | | differently. The yarn or cloth is |
| shapes and sizes. Quality braided rugs | | | | braided around two center cores that run |
| are easy to care for and can last for | | | | parallel. Holding the braid to a |
| many years. | | | | consistent weave is somewhat more |
| There are many different braiding styles | | | | difficult than weaving around a single |
| that be used to make a variety of | | | | center core. Flat braids are often seen |
| different shapes. So when you are | | | | used in unique swirl patterns that |
| shopping online for quality braided | | | | spiral out from the center. False |
| rugs, remember that these classic rugs | | | | braids, unlike what the name implies, |
| are available in a variety of weaves, | | | | are true braids with the cloth wrapped |
| colors, sizes and shapes. | | | | around one or two center cores. The type |
| Traditional braided area rugs are most | | | | of construction makes false braiding |
| often seen in round and oval shapes, but | | | | very strong and durable. |
| the selection does not stop there. | | | | To achieve the desired shape, the |
| Braided rugs can also be found in | | | | braiding process must be very |
| squares and as long braided runners. | | | | consistent. The braids for hearts and |
| Heart shaped rugs are quaintly romantic | | | | rounds must be sewn together evenly so |
| and are very popular. The shape of the | | | | that the rug will lay flat. A cheaply |
| rug usually determines the type of braid | | | | made braided rug may curl or pucker, |
| that is used. A very popular shape for | | | | especially after cleaning. When you are |
| braided rugs is rectangular and made up | | | | shopping for any shape or size of |
| of smaller squares closely resembling | | | | braided rug, always check the integrity |
| the beauty of a patchwork quilt. | | | | of the stitching. If the stitching seems |
| Braided rag rugs do not use a center | | | | loose or is not uniformly spaced, you |
| core unlike woven braids where yarn is | | | | may consider looking for a braided of |
| spun around one or two center cores. A | | | | higher quality. |
| standard rag rug braid is typically made | | | | Braided runners can be made so the |
| up of four braids. Flat rag braids can | | | | braids run parallel to each other then |
| have anywhere from four to as many as | | | | wrapped at the corners. Again, the way |
| twelve braids of cloth. The most common | | | | the rug is sewn will determine how long |
| are flat or ribbon braids though round | | | | it lasts. Braids that are not sewn |
| braids also used. Properly made flat and | | | | tightly will separate leaving you with |
| ribbon braids are often preferred over | | | | the choice of repairing or discarding |
| round braids. Some flat rag braids can | | | | the rug. Sewn too tightly and the rug is |
| be as wide as two inches. | | | | more likely to warp, curl or otherwise |
| Many less expensive, mass produced | | | | loose its shape. |
| braided rugs can be found using a round | | | | If braided rugs fit into your decorating |
| braid. The braid is very often made up | | | | plans, remember that your decor can be |
| of four weaves of yarn wrapped around a | | | | complimented with matching accent |
| solid center core. Regardless of the | | | | pieces. Accents can include pieces such |
| shape, the braids of cheap rugs will | | | | as braided chair pads, placemats and |
| often wear through, exposing the center | | | | table runners. |