Round rugs and oval rugs are great shapes for braided rugs -- But why is this ?

Round rugs, along with oval rugs and square rugs are the main three shapes of rug available today, although there are some rather fun exceptions. Round rugs and oval rugs are best used as large area rugs rather than scatter or throw rugs as their circular shape makes it difficult for them to fit into their surroundings.

Round rugs and oval rugs are made using many different constructional methods, with braided rugs being one of the most common. This is due to the way in which a braided rug is formed, where a long piece of braid is coiled down onto a flat surface, either in a circular or oval shape. The braids are then sewn together to form the rug.

Whilst round rugs, oval rugs and square rugs account for the majority of rugs in today's marketplace, there are some great exceptions. Most of these are aimed at the children's market with frog rugs and fish rugs some of the more popular shapes available.

October 15th 2004

By: Paul Goodwin
Website: http://www.a-to-z-of-rugs.com

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