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.

Geometric Pattern Rugs at NOVICA United Kingdom

The Creation of Light, colourful Geometric Wool Area Rug Handwoven in Mexico (5x8)

Mario Chavez

(36)

£1489.99 Wholesale

£1489.99
Blue Geometry, Handwoven Wool Runner Rug in Blue Turquoise and Green (3x10)

Mario Chavez

(36)

£767.99 Wholesale

£767.99
Modern Bricks, All Wool Neutral Colors Rectangular Area Rug (2.5x5)

Porfirio Gutierrez

£765.99 Wholesale

£765.99
Oaxaca Diamond, Multicoloured Handwoven Geometric 2.5 x 5 Zapotec Area Rug

Porfirio Gutierrez

£658.99 Wholesale

£658.99
Fiesta Universe, Naturally-dyed 100% Wool Area Rug with Zapotec Designs

Alfredo Ruiz

(25)

£645.08 Wholesale

~~£758.99~~ £645.08
Mountains of Teotitlan, Hand Woven Black and Ecru Wool Area Rug

Mario Chavez

(36)

£613.99 Wholesale

£613.99
Mesmerizing Zapotec, Handwoven Zapotec Wool Runner Rug from Mexico (2.5x10)

Mario Chavez

(36)

£593.99 Wholesale

£593.99
Corners, All Wool Colorblock Area Rug in Black and White (4x6.5)

Mario Chavez

(36)

£572.99 Wholesale

£572.99
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Charming Diamonds, 4x6.5 Geometric Patterned Cotton Rug Hand-Woven in Mexico

Cupertino Ruiz

£550.99 Wholesale

£550.99
Heritage and Style, Hand-Tufted Geometric Wool Area Rug (5x8) from India

Gopal Khaitan

£423.99 Wholesale

£423.99
Magical Maze, Hand Tufted Blue and Ivory Wool Rug from India (5x7)

Vikrant Bhosle

£423.99 Wholesale

£423.99
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Andean Universe in Blue, Handloomed Wool Rug in Blue with Geometric Motifs (4x6)

Gamaniel Esmit

(5)

£401.99 Wholesale

£401.99
Ancestral Winds, Handloomed Wool Rug with Geometric Motifs and Tassels (4x6)

Gamaniel Esmit

(5)

£378.99 Wholesale

£378.99
Delhi Heights, Hand Tufted Indian Sapphire and Ivory Wool Rug (5x7.5)

Vikrant Bhosle

£378.99 Wholesale

£378.99
Incan Empire, Handwoven Wool Area Rug in Blue (4x6) from Peru

Eliazar Ochoa

(40)

£369.99 Wholesale

£369.99
Serene Landscape, Geometric Patterned 100% Wool Area Rug in Earth Tones (3x5)

Marco Bautista

(19)

£292.99 Wholesale

£292.99
Dimensions of Warmth, Handloomed Zapotec Warm-Toned Wool Area Rug (2.5x5)

Manuel Mendoza

£270.99 Wholesale

£270.99
Abstract Evergreen, Crimson Avocado Green Black Abstract Motif Wool Rug (5x8)

Sonik Sethi

(40)

£252.99 Wholesale

£252.99
Maguey, Zapotec Black and White Area Rug from Mexico (2.5 X 5)

Bulmaro Mendoza

£252.99 Wholesale

£252.99
Rust Greca, Handloomed Zapotec Greca-Patterned Wool Area Rug (2.5x5)

Manuel Mendoza

£252.99 Wholesale

£252.99
Little Grey Jewels, Geometric-Patterned Grey Zapotec Wool Runner (2x6)

Ruiz Bazan Family

(41)

£238.99 Wholesale

£238.99
Light and Shadow, Hand-Woven Geometric Wool Area Rug in Navy Blue and Ivory

Momosteco Weavers

(21)

£234.99 Wholesale

£130.99 - £234.99
Guatemalan Geometry, Hand-Woven Geometric Grey Blue Black & Ivory Wool Area Rug

Momosteco Weavers

(21)

£234.99 Wholesale

£130.99 - £234.99
Guatemalan Prints, Wool Area Rug with Geometric Pattern Hand-Woven in Guatemala

Momosteco Weavers

(21)

£234.99 Wholesale

£130.99 - £234.99
Geometric Kaleidoscope, Multi-Color Geometric Motif Handwoven Wool Rug (5x8)

Sonik Sethi

(40)

£232.99 Wholesale

£232.99
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Inca Realm, Diamond Motif Wool Area Rug (3x4.5)

Zosimo Laura

(45)

£229.99 Wholesale

£229.99
Grey Gleams, Handwoven Geometric Dark Grey Zapotec Wool Runner (2x6)

Ruiz Bazan Family

(41)

£224.99 Wholesale

£224.99
Chocolate Gleams, Handwoven Geometric Grey and Brown Zapotec Wool Runner (2x6)

Ruiz Bazan Family

(41)

£223.99 Wholesale

£223.99
Crab and Fish, Wool and Cotton Blend Area Rug Hand-Woven in Peru (3x4)

Zosimo Laura

(45)

£215.99 Wholesale

£215.99
Magical Blue, Hand-Woven Flat Weave Wool Area Rug (4x6)

Parvez Alam

£206.99 Wholesale

£206.99
Empire, Hand-woven (2x5) Red And Yellow Alpaca Wool Rug From Peru

Gamaniel Esmit

(5)

£193.99 Wholesale

£193.99
Ancestral Diamonds, Handloomed Acrylic Geometric Area Rug in Brown (2.5x4.5)

Women United for Artisan Development

(25)

£184.99 Wholesale

£184.99
Celestial Diamonds, Handloomed Acrylic Geometric Area Rug in Orange (2.5x4.5)

Women United for Artisan Development

(25)

£184.99 Wholesale

£184.99
India Sunset, Colorful Indian Handwoven Wool Dhurrie Rug

Sonik Sethi

(40)

£179.99 Wholesale

£161.99 - £179.99
Mountain Cabin, Brown and Blue Wool Area Rug

Momosteco Weavers

(21)

£179.99 Wholesale

£148.99 - £179.99
Bestseller

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

Sonik Sethi

(40)

£177.99 Wholesale

£75.99 - £177.99
Floral Festivity, Handcrafted Classic Geometric Chain-Stitched Wool Rug (3x5)

Yogesh Munshi

£170.99 Wholesale

£170.99
Fantastic Frets, Blue and Ivory Fret Diamond Motif Handwoven Wool Rug (4x6)

Sonik Sethi

(40)

£168.99 Wholesale

£168.99
Desert Diamonds, 100% Wool Area Rug in Red Black and Tan with Diamonds (2x3)

Marco Bautista

(19)

£168.99 Wholesale

£168.99
Creative Blue, Handloomed Traditional Diamond-Patterned Wool Rug from India

Ashfaq Ahmed

(2)

£161.99 Wholesale

£112.99 - £161.99
Hand of Glory, Handcrafted Indian Wool Area Rug (4 x 6)

Ashfaq Ahmed

(2)

£157.99 Wholesale

£157.99
Striking Symmetry, Classic Geometric Strawberry and Navy Wool Area Rug (4x6)

Ashfaq Ahmed

(2)

£157.99 Wholesale

£157.99
Splendor Memoirs, Handloomed Traditional Warm-Toned Wool Area Rug (4x6)

Ashfaq Ahmed

(2)

£157.99 Wholesale

£157.99
Bestseller

Smooth Cerulean, Geometric Wool Area Rug in Ivory and Cerulean

Momosteco Weavers

(21)

£155.99 Wholesale

£132.99 - £155.99
Paradise Enchantment, Handloomed Diamond-Patterned Alabaster and Black Wool Rug

Ashfaq Ahmed

(2)

£155.99 Wholesale

£105.99 - £155.99
Palace Diamonds, Classic Diamond-Patterned colourful Wool Rug from India

Ashfaq Ahmed

(2)

£155.99 Wholesale

£105.99 - £155.99
Bestseller

Twinkling Fantasy, 4x6 Wool Dhurrie Rug with Striped Geometric Motifs

Sonik Sethi

(40)

£152.99 Wholesale

£152.99
Indian Style, 4x6 Handwoven Geometric Wool Dhurrie Rug from India

Sonik Sethi

(40)

£152.99 Wholesale

£152.99
Geometric Movement, 4x6 Wool Dhurrie Rug in Royal Blue and Avocado

Sonik Sethi

(40)

£152.99 Wholesale

£152.99
Enchanted Tale, 4x6 Wool Dhurrie Rug with Geometric Motifs from India

Sonik Sethi

(40)

£152.99 Wholesale

£152.99
Sepia Kaleidoscope, 4x6 Wool Dhurrie Rug in Sepia and Ivory from India

Sonik Sethi

(40)

£152.99 Wholesale

£152.99
Grey Songs, 4x6 Handwoven Geometric Wool Area Rug in Grey from India

Sonik Sethi

(40)

£152.99 Wholesale

£152.99
Geometric Harmony, 4x6 Wool Dhurrie Rug with Carrot and Avocado Motifs

Sonik Sethi

(40)

£152.99 Wholesale

£152.99
Geometric Joy, 4x6 Geometric Colorful Wool Dhurrie Rug from India

Sonik Sethi

(40)

£152.99 Wholesale

£152.99
Beach-Side Brilliance, 4x6 Colorful Geometric Wool Dhurrie Rug from India

Sonik Sethi

(40)

£152.99 Wholesale

£152.99
Morning Dream, Handwoven Geometric Wool Area Rug (4x6) from India

Sowalayha Siddiqui

(1)

£152.99 Wholesale

£152.99
Cozy Dream, 4x6 Handwoven Striped Wool Dhurrie Rug from India

Sonik Sethi

(40)

£152.99 Wholesale

£152.99
Exciting Vintage, 4x6 Handwoven Multicolored Wool Dhurrie Rug from India

Sonik Sethi

(40)

£152.99 Wholesale

£152.99
Garden's Warmth, Artisan Handwoven Geometric Dhurrie Rug from India (4x6)

Sonik Sethi

(40)

£150.99 Wholesale

£150.99
Geometric Bubbles, 4x6 Striped Geometric Wool Dhurrie Rug from India

Sonik Sethi

(40)

£150.99 Wholesale

£150.99
Abstract Stars, Petal Pink and Mahogany Wool Area Rug from India (4x6)

Sonik Sethi

(40)

£150.99 Wholesale

£150.99
Song of Stars, Geometric and Stripe Pattern Wool Area Rug from India (4x6)

Sonik Sethi

(40)

£150.99 Wholesale

£150.99
Cute Fusion, Handwoven Geometric Wool Area Rug from India (4x6)

Sonik Sethi

(40)

£150.99 Wholesale

£150.99
Blossom Dance, Floral Geometric Pattern Wool Area Rug from India (4x5.5)

Sonik Sethi

(40)

£150.99 Wholesale

£150.99
Bestseller

Forest Harmony, Artisan Handwoven Wool and Cotton Dhurrie Rug (4x6)

Sonik Sethi

(40)

£148.99 Wholesale

£148.99
Desert Sunset, Red and Tan Indian Dhurrie Rug (4x6)

Sonik Sethi

(40)

£148.99 Wholesale

£148.99
Lively Purple, Handloomed Purple Wool Area Rug with Striped Pattern (4x6)

Sonik Sethi

(40)

£148.99 Wholesale

£148.99
Geometric Rainbow, Handwoven Striped Geometric Wool Area Rug from India (4x6)

Sonik Sethi

(40)

£148.99 Wholesale

£148.99
Vibrant Geometry, Geometric Wool Area Rug with Ivory Stripes (4x5.5)

Sonik Sethi

(40)

£148.99 Wholesale

£148.99
Celestial Stripes, Geometric Striped Pattern Wool Area Rug from India (4x5.5)

Sonik Sethi

(40)

£148.99 Wholesale

£148.99
Starry Flair, Artisan Crafted Geometric Wool Area Rug from India (4x6)

Sonik Sethi

(40)

£148.99 Wholesale

£148.99
Kaleidoscopic World, Hand-Woven Wool Area Rug with Cotton Warp

Ashfaq Ahmed

(2)

£143.99 Wholesale

£87.99 - £143.99
Beach Caravan, 4x6 Wool Dhurrie Rug with a Border in Mint from India

Sonik Sethi

(40)

£143.99 Wholesale

£143.99
New Home, Hand Made Wool Area Rug from India (4 x 6)

Ashfaq Ahmed

(2)

£143.99 Wholesale

£143.99
Azure Melody, Handwoven Azure Wool Dhurrie Rug from India (4x6)

Sonik Sethi

(40)

£143.99 Wholesale

£143.99
Sky Geometry, 4x6 Handwoven Wool Dhurrie Rug in Aqua from India

Sonik Sethi

(40)

£143.99 Wholesale

£143.99
Garden of Stars, Striped Pattern Geometric Wool Area Rug from India (4x6)

Sonik Sethi

(40)

£143.99 Wholesale

£143.99
Khaki Geometry, Crimson and Khaki Geometric Wool Area Rug from India (4x5.5)

Sonik Sethi

(40)

£143.99 Wholesale

£143.99
Spiral Brilliance, Spiral Pattern Geometric Wool Area Rug from India (4x5.5)

Sonik Sethi

(40)

£143.99 Wholesale

£143.99
Symphony of Dawn, Hand Woven Wool Dhurrie Rug in Blue Grey and Brown (4x6)

Sonik Sethi

(40)

£143.99 Wholesale

£143.99
Geometric Energy, Handwoven Colorful Wool Area Rug from India

Sowalayha Siddiqui

(1)

£143.99 Wholesale

£112.99 - £143.99
Block Party, Black and Natural Blocks Wool Area Rug

Mario Chavez

(36)

£141.99 Wholesale

£141.99
Festive Salute, Hand Crafted 100% Wool Area Rug with Fringe from India (4x6)

Sonik Sethi

(40)

£141.99 Wholesale

£141.99
Coral Secret, Handwoven Indian Coral Rectangle Wool Geometric Rug (4x6)

Sonik Sethi

(40)

£141.99 Wholesale

£141.99

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Featured Reviews

Zapotec wool area rug, 'Desert Diamonds' (2x3)

Maryanne Bernini

May 5, 2019

Exactly what I was looking for

Beautifully made and just what I needed for this spot. It was just what the room needed to feel "finished". Having visited Oaxaca years ago, I remembered the local rug making and appreciative being able to order this on line and receive such a beautiful piece of work. Thank you.

Wool area rug, 'Smooth Cerulean'

Jennifer

Jul 15, 2025

Smooth Cerulean Rug?

Once again I have a beautiful rug from Momosteco Weavers. The rug is thicker than I expected, which is perfect for my wooden floor in this Australian winter. The cerulean colour is much brighter than I expected & is perfect. My gratitude to the weaver for this beautiful rug.