Connect with H&H  Shopping For Area Rugs  Shopping For Area Rugs
What to look for when you're choosing area rugs for your home,
such as a traditional Aubusson, Kilim, Persian or Oriental rug.
A quality area rug can add colour and texture to a room and also
add a sense of luxury and some softness underfoot. Use this
guide to help you make the right choice.  Flat-weave rugs
“Flat-weave” describes flat pile or no-pile rugs. Two common
types of flat weave rugs are Aubusson and kilim:  Aubusson rugs
are flat-weave rugs that usually have soft and delicate colours
detailed with floral and architectural designs. Now handmade in
China, Aubusson rugs are sometimes given a chemical wash to
achieve this faded effect. Aubussons look best when mixed with
antiques or used in a more traditional space for a touch of
casual elegance.  Kilim rugs are characterized by their bright
colours and geometric, stylized floral and animal designs.
Kilims are 100% wool flat-weave rugs that were originally
handwoven by nomadic people in