Rugberry Journal

Pairing Rugs with Teak and Sheesham

Teak, sheesham and mango wood each carry a different undertone. Here is how to read the wood in your home and choose a rug that sits well with it.

Modern Heritage Interiors: Rugs That Bridge Old and New

Modern villas and apartments mix carved wood, cane and woven textiles with clean lines. The rug is where those materials meet, so choose it for fibre and scale.

Japandi Rugs: Texture Over Pattern

Japandi rooms rely on low furniture, pale wood and honest materials. The rug carries the texture, so here is how to pick fibre, weave and tone for one.

Rugs, Sand and Dust in Gulf Homes

Fine sand and dust are part of life in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Riyadh. The right rug surface and a steady routine keep it from settling into the pile for good.

Durability by Construction: Knotted to Woven

Hand knotting is the most durable way to make a rug, but it is not the only sound choice. Here is how each construction ranks, and where each belongs.

Warp and Weft Explained

Every knotted, handloom and flatweave rug is built on warp and weft, the same frame of threads as any handwoven cloth. Here is how it works under the pile.

Buying Your First Handmade Rug: Where to Start

A first handmade rug should be forgiving: wool, a low or even surface, a stock size and a room you use every day. Here is where to start.

Handmade vs Machine Made Rugs: How to Tell

The back of a rug tells you more than the front. Three checks, the back, the fringe and the pile, show how any rug was made.

Cabra: Wool and Jute Woven Together

Cabra is handloom woven in New Zealand wool and jute: the look of jute, with wool softening its irregularity underfoot. Here is who it suits and how it compares.

Handloom vs Hand Tufted Rugs: A Buyer's Comparison

A handloom rug is woven on a loom. A hand tufted rug is built by punching yarn through cloth. Each suits different designs, and neither wins everywhere.