Rugs NZ

Rugs in New Zealand Motels can easily present look and feel, warmth, charm, beauty and enhance the decor, such as furnishings, art, furniture, and general interior surroundings. But their are many important rug attributes or features that should be considered when purchasing an area rug. For the discerning motel or hotel management, then such attributes should be ideally sought after from NZ Rug distributors, importers, and suppliers. Image of Persian rug by Nauman


You many want to think about what attributes and features are required from a rug such as -

Art decor value - History and timeliness -Practical (wear resistance) e.g. for stairs, lifts, entrance areas, bedrooms - Area size, shape, design, thickness, density.
To help consider rug selection, perhaps the following attributes -


Size
- from small to large either in imperial or metric units - e.g. as inches (length x width) as 2' x 3', 5' x 8', 10' x 13', 13' x 20' or specified in meters as 0.5 x 1.0, 2.0 x 2.50, 3.0 x 4.0, 0r 4.0 x 6.0.

Shape
- Includes familiar shapes such as rectangle (straight or rounded corners), oval, round (circular), "runner" (long with short width) - common for stairs, or along a bar floor; square, and odd shapes (e.g. octagonal, hexagonal, etc)

Colour
- To suit it's area placement and surroundings; Also consider contrast between a rugs border and background colour, of which it's pattern may have a colour effect, in addition to any surrounding lighting.

Videos of Selecting and Home Cleaning a Rug

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Style and Origin
- The interaction of color, design, motifs, country of origin (authenticity) can produce a rug's personality or character. This is evident in well known centuries old rugs such as Persian, Tibetan, Oriental, European, Indian, native American, and many others.

- Patterns
Many rugs are presented with lines (e.g. design logo's), curves, and pictures or a blend of those 3 general categories. Thus linear, curved linear (curvilinear), and pictorial representations. These can range from simple to complex patterns.

- Layout
This is the interaction or arrangement of objects, motifs, that present the design. Complete coverage of motifs would have a overall effect (and layout). Also there is a one sided and medallion layout. Perhaps a commercial 3d layout patterned rug may emerge one day.

- Pile (Materials)
Wool, Cotton, Silk, are commonly used for weaving hand made rugs. New Zealand produces quality woolen rugs and carpets. Silk (e.g. from Iran or China), with a fine appearance, is expensive and used in blends.

- Weave, Knots, and Foundation
These features can define a rug's craftsmanship, or specifically it's skilled hand made rug maker. Hand tuft, pile and flat weaves are commonly used, with different knot types within the loom, and also with vastly different knot densities. The knotting process includes a intricate array of warps and wefts, to skillfully create a rug. Some rugs could take a few years to build individually. Hence their are symmetrical to asymmetrical knots, also Persian and Tibetan knots. Knot types can add to value, along with other factors to an overall area rug.

Manufacture and Age Features
- Rugs can be machine manufactured and hand made rugs are produced from different scenarios - nomadic, villages and work shop. Even very old antique rugs would have value, different from semi antique and contemporary designer style rugs. Master work shops produce quality artistic rugs - certainly a grand asset for a large hotel or institution for example a museum.


New Zealand Rug Suppliers

Eastern Rug (http://www.easternrugs.co.nz/)
Suppliers of quality hand made rugs including area rugs, Persian, contemporary, antique, kilims, wool, and oriental. Genuine quality is guaranteed. Also Iranian and adjacent countries (i.e. textile based wall and floor coverings), Pakistan, Turkish, and Afghanistan rugs. The site has great information relating to rug history and origin, care and repair (including washing and rinsing of hand knitted rugs), and a buying guide and other information which can be downloaded in Adobe pdf.

Rugs Oriental (http://www.rugsoriental.co.nz/)
Importers of quality authentic hand made rugs which include antique and modern manufactured rugs. Countries include Azerbaijan, Iran (Persia), Turkey, Pakistan, and Afghanistan. View also news and events section. Also provide shipping services, cleaning, restoration, valuations, and custom rugs to suit.

House of Rugs (http://www.rugs.co.nz/)
Suppliers of a huge range quality worldwide rugs, which include cut and loop pile, Indian wool (e.g. hand woven, tufted, hand woven), shaggy rugs (e.g. leather, wool, polyesters, and blends), loop pile, contemporary, traditional, and more. Visit the site for great range of pattern images relating to the various rugs in the catalogue section.

Sheepskin Rugs (http://www.sheepskinrugs.co.nz/)
Stockists of quality sheep skin rugs in various grades, sizes, and colours which include ivory white, but also various coloured dyes for selection. Select from single pelts (and others e.g. double, sexto) and up to the large size octo multi pelt rug. But also larger custom requested rugs can be manufactured, and designer (e.g. border/petal), baby care (with quality regulated tanning, skin, and wool pile processes), and also medical rugs. Also supply wool bedding, underlay, gloves, sheep skin slippers, boots, car seat covers, and cosmetics. The site provides good information with clear images for their products.

The Rug Warehouse (http://www.therugwarehouse.co.nz/)
Distributors of shaggy rugs in different colours, designs and colours, displayed in their factory showroom based in East Tamaki, Auckland. Also provide over locking and fringe service.

Sallee (Custom Carpet Makers) (http://www.sallee.co.nz/)
Manufacturers and importers of carpets and area rugs utilizing 100 % NZ wool. This includes velvet and plush pile carpets for residential, commercial, aircraft, and marine industries. Area custom rugs can also be manufactured to specific requirements.

Rug World (http://www.rugworld.co.nz/)
Importers and distributors of quality rugs to their stores, with NZ's largest range of rugs. Their website has a comprehensive cleaning guide, and you can connect or view their facebook page from their website. Need to scroll across their website to view images and information.

The Great New Zealand Sheepskin Company (http://www.nzefleece.com/)
Some lovely images of NZ Sheepskin woolen rugs on their website, which can be purchased online. Also noted that their rugs have featured on a global fashion magazine. Better yet, contact them from their web site. Perhaps vist their showrooms and web site for contact details.

The Tin Shed (http://www.thetinshed.co.nz/)
Country store based in South Canterbury (South Island, NZ) that sell a diverse range of woolen items in addition to rugs. Items include Merino (sweaters, shits, vests, knitwear), sheepskin (coats, jackets, vests). Also baby wear,cushions, toys, blankets, bedding, hats, scarves, socks, boots, gloves, and many other wool and health related products. View images for individual products, and can purchase online, and join their mailing list.

The Sheepskin Store (http://www.sheepskinstore.co.nz/)
Comprehensive store with a vast and diverse range of sheep skin products, including brand items that can be shipped worldwide. The site displays a slide show of numerous and appealing items for selection. Department categories include clothing, boots, bags, fur products, hats, caps, cushions, and of course rugs, and much more. Sheepskin rugs include designer rugs, single, double, "octo", and other patterns with appealing images. Perhaps visit this mega store to view a great range of sheep skin manufactured items.

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