A shag rug gives you a wonderful sensation beneath your bare feet. It’s all about texture in look and feel. Popular since the pop art period of the 1960s and 70s, they have made quite a comeback today in contemporary interiors as well as those with a retro feel. There are shaggy rugs to suit everyone. Here are the different types you’ll find
Cotton Shag Rugs
Cotton shag rugs are made from short strands of thin cotton. The strips are knotted onto backing material. They are great as area rugs as they are often washable and are available in a whole host of colors to suit every interior. Cotton jersey “shaggy” rugs are particularly soft and feel wonderful to the touch. They make you want to curl up on them like a cat and go to sleep. Fabric shag rugs are also available in acrylic, polypropylene and nylon and these non-natural materials are great if you are looking for cheap shag rugs rather than something exclusive. These rugs are just as hard wearing as other rugs so you will not be disappointed. Fabric rugs differ in texture depending on the length of the strand or pile. A longer length gives you a very shaggy ruffled appearance while a shorter pile gives a more formal look.
Flokati Shag Rug
The flokati rug has been around since ancient times – it used to be worn in Ancient Greece as a kind of traveling garment! You’ll find flokati rugs these days only on floors however. They are generally in a natural cream colors (using the main color of the goat hair) but you’ll also find dyed versions giving pink and purple area rugs. Cream colors go well with natural fall shades and those which are on the whiter side of cream will also look good in a monochromatic black and white room scheme. A pink shag rug would be great for a little girls bedroom whereas purple rugs shout either 70s retro or bang up to date contemporary depending on the other features of the room. There are both natural Greek flokati wool shag rugs as well as synthetic versions around made of a blend of viscose and wool. There tends to be more choice in the synthetic variety and they are the rugs on offer when you see cheap flokati rugs advertised although neither kind is so very expensive.
Sheepskin Shag Rug
Similar to Flokati rugs in terms of being available in natural colors or dyed to all shades of the rainbow – bright blue, red, green or purple a sheepskin shag area rug has a very soft texture beneath you feet. These rugs are generally in the natural shape of the sheep skin whereas flokati rugs tend to be in straight geometric shapes – a rectangular or round shag rug would be the most popular shapes in flokati rugs.
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Faux Fur Rug
These shag area rugs are more affordable than equivalent natural fur rugs and come in every shape, color and kind imaginable. They are generally made of soft acrylic pile which feels wonderful to walk on in bare feet and they are fantastic for a bedroom or lounge area which does not get too much foot traffic. A popular brand to look out for is the Love Fur rug which has quite a following.
Leather Shag Rug
If you are not into the feel of wool beneath your feet and want something with a touch more sophistication a leather or suede shag rug may be just what you are looking for. Made of narrow leather or suede strips and left with a long pile these area rugs look fantastic in any contemporary interior and you don’t have to stick to a natural brown color as you will find them in as many colors as you find leather sofas. Think large round black leather shag rug or a square navy blue area rug as a feature in your apartment. And if you want to make a stunning entrance for your guests how about an olive green leather shag runner in your hall? You will also find a rugs made up of a combination of materials for example you may find strips of leather and textured fabric used in combination to give a completely unique design that will add a huge impact to your room and give it a unique touch in a very simple way.
