Do most area rugs need a pad underneath?

Rug pads are great because they prevent slippage, prolong wear, protect the floor underneath, and provide additional comfort and quiet. That being said, most of our rugs do not actually require a pad underneath. Many, like those from the Andes, crafted with sheep wool and cotton, are durable and sturdy enough to be placed directly on the floor. But for enhanced protection and longevity, a rug pad is always a welcome addition.

Do area rugs absorb sound?

Area rugs are a design-friendly way to absorb sound and insulate a room. They are a wonderful way to reduce noise, as footsteps on a rug are more muted than on hardwood floors or tile, and they also dull ambient sounds. Additionally, they provide warmth and a general sense of well-being. Who doesnt love a good area rug!

How do I care for my area rug?

Most area rugs are easy to maintain with a few simple steps. For small stains and spills, you can spot clean with warm, soapy water. Never rub the affected area, always blot! You should vacuum your rugs to remove dirt and debris. And to ensure that rugs wear evenly, it is recommended to place a pad beneath them, and rotate them regularly. As with most vibrant works of art, direct sunlight may dull the colors. For more substantive cleaning, it is recommended that you dry clean your area rug.

Are there eco-friendly area rugs?

Were huge fans of eco-friendly everything! When it comes to area rugs, you can look for certain indicators that it is produced in a sustainable way that reduces our carbon footprint. Some artisans, like a handful of weavers from India, use recycled fabrics: cotton, rayon, and polyester. Others stress the use of natural dyes and ethically-sourced wool. (Wool is particularly celebrated for being recyclable, abundant, and naturally stain-resistant.)

Are any of your area rugs handmade?

Handmade, or footmade! Many of the weavers who produce area rugs use a pedal, or foot, loom. While they technically have the assistance of a machine--a treadle or handloom--its operation requires the dexterity, strength, coordination, and patience of the artisan. Additionally, most area rugs are finished by hand.

What are traditional methods of making area rugs?

Traditional area rugs are mostly woven on looms. Treadle, or foot, looms make use of pedals to lift and lower the looms harness. This raises the threads of the warp, so that the weft can pass through the opening in the threads. This type of loom is common in the Andes, Central America, as well as Mexico, and traces back to Mayan weavers in the period after the Spanish arrived. Elsewhere, such as India, handlooms are still used. The designs are mapped out in advance, and it takes about four to five days to complete a dhurrie, or traditional Indian floor covering. While the work to craft each of these rugs may be labor intensive, the beauty of the finished product makes it well worth the wait.

What materials are used to make area rugs?

While area rugs are handcrafted by artisans from all over the world, they share certain features in spite of their vastly different regions. From the Andes to Central America, Mexico to India, most artisans use some combination of sheep wool, cotton, and natural and industrial dyes. Some artisans, like those from India, may incorporate other materials, like jute, or recycled cotton, polyester, and rayon, into their works. Some of the Zapotec weavers in Mexico use dyes made from natural materials like walnut shell, cochineal, and flowers. With these materials, artisans create vibrant colors and authentic patterns, ideal for adding dimension and warmth to any home.

3 x 5 Area Rugs at NOVICA Canada

Bestseller

Geometric Homestead, Earth-Tone Geometric Wool Dhurrie Rug from India (3x5, 5x8)

Sonik Sethi

(40)

$296.99CAD Wholesale

$124.99CAD - $296.99CAD
Bestseller

The Jungle World II, Chain-Stitched Animal-Themed Wool Area Rug (3x5) from India

Amit Moza

(44)

$134.19CAD Wholesale

$89.99CAD - $359.99CAD
Bestseller

Creative Blue, Handloomed Traditional Diamond-Patterned Wool Rug from India

Ashfaq Ahmed

(2)

$280.99CAD Wholesale

$193.99CAD - $280.99CAD
Bestseller

Crouching Tiger, Chain Stitch Wool and Cotton Tiger Rug

Amit Moza

(44)

$372.99CAD Wholesale

$200.99CAD - $372.99CAD
Learn by Heart, Hand Crafted Wool Area Rug with Cotton Warp

Ashfaq Ahmed

(2)

$207.99CAD Wholesale

$144.99CAD - $207.99CAD
Kaleidoscopic World, Hand-Woven Wool Area Rug with Cotton Warp

Ashfaq Ahmed

(2)

$234.99CAD Wholesale

$144.99CAD - $234.99CAD
Sinuous Brown, Handloomed Brown Wool Area Rug with Geometric Design (3x5)

Sonik Sethi

(40)

$179.99CAD Wholesale

$179.99CAD
Home Diamonds, Handloomed Brown Wool Area Rug with Geometric Motifs (3x5)

Sonik Sethi

(40)

$179.99CAD Wholesale

$179.99CAD
Geometric Paths, Handloomed Wool Area Rug with Multicolour Pattern (3x5)

Sonik Sethi

(40)

$179.99CAD Wholesale

$179.99CAD
The Jungle World III, Chain-Stitched Animal-Themed Wool Area Rug from India

Amit Moza

(44)

$363.99CAD Wholesale

$86.99CAD - $363.99CAD
Festive Charm, Jute and Recycled Cotton Area Rug from India (3x5)

Sonik Sethi

(40)

$193.99CAD Wholesale

$193.99CAD
Pink Comfort, Handloomed Pink Wool Area Rug with Geometric Motifs (3x5)

Sonik Sethi

(40)

$179.99CAD Wholesale

$179.99CAD
Geometric Ceremony, Handloomed Brown Wool Area Rug with Geometric Pattern (3x5)

Sonik Sethi

(40)

$179.99CAD Wholesale

$179.99CAD
Grain of Truth, Indian Wool Area Rug with Geometric Motif (3 x 5)

Ashfaq Ahmed

(2)

$149.99CAD Wholesale

$149.99CAD
Starry Frame, Scarlet and Celadon Wool Area Rug from India (3x5)

Sonik Sethi

(40)

$179.99CAD Wholesale

$179.99CAD
Blue Shadow Harmony, 3 by 5 Foot Handwoven Blue Cotton Rug from India

AAJWD

(4)

$165.99CAD Wholesale

$165.99CAD
Kashmir Festival, Handcrafted Floral Geometric 3 by 5 Ft Chain Stitch Rug

Sajad

(155)

$243.99CAD Wholesale

$243.99CAD
Take Care, Indian Wool Area Rug with Diamond Pattern (3 x 5)

Ashfaq Ahmed

(2)

$149.99CAD Wholesale

$149.99CAD
Kashmir Festival II, Handmade Wool Chain Stitch Rug in Floral Pattern (3x5)

Sajad

(155)

$231.99CAD Wholesale

$231.99CAD
Cool Grace, Traditional Hand Woven Cotton Rug from India (3x5)

Sonik Sethi

(40)

$165.99CAD Wholesale

$165.99CAD
Bright Morning, Colorful Handmade All-Wool Area Rug from India (3x5)

Sonik Sethi

(40)

$165.99CAD Wholesale

$165.99CAD
Sky Over Kutch, Indian Handwoven Blue and Yellow Striped Dhurrie Rug (2 x 3)

Sonik Sethi

(40)

$122.58CAD Wholesale

$80.99CAD - $151.99CAD
Paradise Enchantment, Handloomed Diamond-Patterned Alabaster and Black Wool Rug

Ashfaq Ahmed

(2)

$262.99CAD Wholesale

$179.99CAD - $262.99CAD
Geometric Flair, Colorful Geometric Wool Area Rug from India (3x5)

Sonik Sethi

(40)

$165.99CAD Wholesale

$165.99CAD
Exciting Crimson, 3x5 Wool Dhurrie in Crimson and Pearl Grey from India

Sonik Sethi

(40)

$165.99CAD Wholesale

$165.99CAD
Starry Diamonds, Diamond Pattern Wool Area Rug from India (3x5)

Sonik Sethi

(40)

$165.99CAD Wholesale

$165.99CAD
Delhi Colors, Chevron Pattern Wool Area Rug from India (3x5)

Sonik Sethi

(40)

$165.99CAD Wholesale

$165.99CAD
Creative Fusion, Handwoven Wool Dhurrie Rug from India (3x5)

Sonik Sethi

(40)

$207.99CAD Wholesale

$207.99CAD
Starry Kaleidoscope, Diamond-Patterned Handloomed Wool Area Rug (3x5)

Ashfaq Ahmed

(2)

$179.99CAD Wholesale

$179.99CAD
Geometric Beauty, 3x5 Wool Dhurrie in Graphite and Pearl Grey from India

Sonik Sethi

(40)

$165.99CAD Wholesale

$165.99CAD
Floral Festivity, Handcrafted Classic Geometric Chain-Stitched Wool Rug (3x5)

Yogesh Munshi

$296.99CAD Wholesale

$296.99CAD
Classic Manor, Handmade Diamond-Patterned Wool Area Rug in Warm Hues (3x5)

Ashfaq Ahmed

(2)

$179.99CAD Wholesale

$179.99CAD
Palace Diamonds, Classic Diamond-Patterned colourful Wool Rug from India

Ashfaq Ahmed

(2)

$262.99CAD Wholesale

$179.99CAD - $262.99CAD
Red Appeal, Handloomed Wool Area Rug with Red and Grey Stripes (3x5)

AAJWD

(4)

$176.99CAD Wholesale

$176.99CAD
Celebrations, 3 by 5 Ft Wool and Cotton Geometric Motif Dhurrie Rug

Sonik Sethi

(40)

$151.99CAD Wholesale

$151.99CAD
Red Fusion, Handwoven Wool Area Rug with Red Borders (3x5) from India

AAJWD

(4)

$179.99CAD Wholesale

$179.99CAD
Playful Lines, Blue and Lavender Stripes on Ivory Wool Area Rug (3x5)

AAJWD

(4)

$200.99CAD Wholesale

$200.99CAD
Floral Boom, Traditional Floral Handloomed Wool Area Rug from India (3x5)

Ashfaq Ahmed

(2)

$220.99CAD Wholesale

$220.99CAD
Unique Home, Handloomed Geometric colourful Wool Area Rug from India (3x5)

Ashfaq Ahmed

(2)

$179.99CAD Wholesale

$179.99CAD
Fireworks in the Sky, Artisan Crafted Wool Area Rug from India (3 x 5)

Sonik Sethi

(40)

$144.99CAD Wholesale

$144.99CAD
Royal White Tiger, Chain-Stitched Wool White Tiger Theme Rug from India

Amit Moza

(44)

$393.99CAD Wholesale

$162.99CAD - $393.99CAD
Blue Mughal Palace, Blue and Burgundy Handcrafted Chain Stitch Wool Rug (3 x 5)

Sajad

(155)

$241.99CAD Wholesale

$241.99CAD
Tiger Delight, Floral and Tiger Motif Wool Area Rug from India

Amit Moza

(44)

$372.99CAD Wholesale

$165.99CAD - $372.99CAD
Kashmiri Emeralds, Green and Burgundy Kashmiri Chain Stitch Wool Rug (3x5)

Sajad

(155)

$248.99CAD Wholesale

$248.99CAD
Bestseller

Paths of Life, Zapotec Rug (3x5)

Mario Chavez

(36)

$704.99CAD Wholesale

$704.99CAD
Summer Sky, Mexican Zapotec Rug (2.5x5)

Mario Chavez

(36)

$538.99CAD Wholesale

$538.99CAD
Forest Sun, Zapotec wool rug (2.5x5)

Mario Chavez

(36)

$607.99CAD Wholesale

$607.99CAD
Waves of Dawn, Zapotec wool rug

Mario Chavez

(36)

$538.99CAD Wholesale

$538.99CAD
Energy of Life, Unique Geometric Area Rug (2.5x5)

Mario Chavez

(36)

$510.99CAD Wholesale

$510.99CAD
Autumn Forest, Traditional Zapotec Wool Rug (2.5x5)

Mario Chavez

(36)

$538.99CAD Wholesale

$538.99CAD
Wave Frieze, Mexican Zapotec Area Rug (2.5x5)

Mario Chavez

(36)

$517.99CAD Wholesale

$517.99CAD
Bestseller

Red Birds on the Wing, Peruvian Handwoven Red Wool Rug with Birds (2x5)

Eliazar Ochoa

(40)

$335.73CAD Wholesale

~~$352.99CAD~~ $335.73CAD
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Inca Realm, Diamond Motif Wool Area Rug (3x4.5)

Zosimo Laura

(45)

$347.62CAD Wholesale

~~$365.99CAD~~ $347.62CAD
Summer Sun, Hand Made Zapotec Wool Area Rug (2.5x5)

Mario Chavez

(36)

$524.99CAD Wholesale

$524.99CAD
Universe Star, Fair Trade Zapotec Rug (2.5x5)

Mario Chavez

(36)

$510.99CAD Wholesale

$510.99CAD
Oceanic Diamonds, Handloomed Geometric-Patterned Blue Wool Area Rug (3x5)

Ashfaq Ahmed

(2)

$179.99CAD Wholesale

$179.99CAD
Geometric Tenderness, Handloomed Wool Area Rug with Geometric Motifs (3x5)

Sonik Sethi

(40)

$179.99CAD Wholesale

$179.99CAD
Magical Flare, 3x5 Wool Area Rug for Floor and Wall Use Hand-Woven in India

AAJWD

(4)

$227.99CAD Wholesale

$227.99CAD
Creative Glory, 3x5 Wool Area Rug for Floor and Wall Use Hand-Woven in India

AAJWD

(4)

$179.99CAD Wholesale

$179.99CAD
Chic Grey, 3x5 Wool Area Rug for Floor and Wall Use Hand-Woven in India

AAJWD

(4)

$179.99CAD Wholesale

$179.99CAD
Vibrant Celebration, Indian Wool Area Rug with colourful Striped Pattern (3x5)

AAJWD

(4)

$227.99CAD Wholesale

$227.99CAD
Intense Geometry, Indian Wool Area Rug with Geometric Pattern in Red (3x5)

AAJWD

(4)

$227.99CAD Wholesale

$227.99CAD
Green Gallant, Indian Handloomed Wool Area Rug in Green Tones (3x5)

AAJWD

(4)

$176.99CAD Wholesale

$176.99CAD
Modern Grey, Indian Wool Area Rug with Checkered Pattern in Grey (3x5)

AAJWD

(4)

$207.99CAD Wholesale

$207.99CAD
Yellow Appeal, Handloomed Wool Area Rug with Yellow and Red Stripes (3x5)

AAJWD

(4)

$176.99CAD Wholesale

$176.99CAD
Ode to the Stars, Hand-Woven Wool Area Rug with Geometric Motif

Ashfaq Ahmed

(2)

$207.99CAD Wholesale

$144.99CAD - $207.99CAD
Slate Waves, Slate and Burnt Orange Wool Area Rug from India (3x5)

Sonik Sethi

(40)

$165.99CAD Wholesale

$165.99CAD
Simple Stripes, Red and Beige Striped Area Rug (2.5x5)

Juan Contreras Garcia

$331.99CAD Wholesale

$331.99CAD
Diamond Mine, Bright Hand Loomed Area Rug (2.5x5)

Juan Contreras Garcia

$400.99CAD Wholesale

$400.99CAD
Modern Bricks, All Wool Neutral Colors Rectangular Area Rug (2.5x5)

Porfirio Gutiérrez

$1,201.99CAD Wholesale

$1,201.99CAD
Endless Stars, Hand Woven Colorful Wool Area Rug from Oaxaca

Mario Chavez

(36)

$521.99CAD Wholesale

$521.99CAD
Beige Delight, Beige and Olive Wool Area Rug from India (3x5)

Sonik Sethi

(40)

$165.99CAD Wholesale

$165.99CAD
Festive Stars, Geometric Pattern Wool Area Rug in Crimson from India (3x5)

Sonik Sethi

(40)

$144.99CAD Wholesale

$144.99CAD
Green Candy Stripe, Multicolored Striped Wool Area Rug (3x5) from India

AAJWD

(4)

$207.99CAD Wholesale

$207.99CAD
Mossy Shore, Handwoven Wool Area Rug in Moss and Ivory (3x5) from India

AAJWD

(4)

$151.99CAD Wholesale

$151.99CAD
Ivory Bliss, Handwoven Wool Area Rug with Ivory Borders (3x5) from India

AAJWD

(4)

$179.99CAD Wholesale

$179.99CAD
Cool Charm, Handwoven Striped Wool Area Rug (3x5) from India

AAJWD

(4)

$179.99CAD Wholesale

$179.99CAD
Geometric Energy, Handwoven Colorful Wool Area Rug from India

Sowalayha Siddiqui

(1)

$248.99CAD Wholesale

$197.99CAD - $248.99CAD
Crimson Elegance, 3 by 5 Foot Handwoven Crimson Wool Dhurrie Rug from India

Sonik Sethi

(40)

$162.99CAD Wholesale

$162.99CAD
Entrancing Zigzags, 3x5 Handwoven Zigzag Wool Dhurrie Rug from India

Sonik Sethi

(40)

$165.99CAD Wholesale

$165.99CAD
Peruvian Hearth, Black and White Striped Area Rug from Peru (3.5x5.5)

W. Rojas Yuri

(26)

$273.40CAD Wholesale

~~$303.99CAD~~ $273.40CAD
Serene Landscape, Geometric Patterned 100% Wool Area Rug in Earth Tones (3x5)

Marco Bautista

(19)

$441.99CAD Wholesale

$441.99CAD
Floral Gala, Colorful Flower Design on Hand Woven Wool Dhurrie Rug (3x5)

Sonik Sethi

(40)

$151.99CAD Wholesale

$151.99CAD
Season of Flowers, Chain Stitched Indian Rug in Blue, Burgundy and Gold (3x5)

Sajad

(155)

$255.99CAD Wholesale

$255.99CAD

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Chain stitch wool rug, 'Crouching Tiger'

Alexandra

May 31, 2023

A unique, whimsical piece

I love these rugs so much I bought them in different styles for different rooms in my home. So unique, detailed, fun, and whimsical. I just love them!

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