Rugs produced in India are woven of
wool, silk, jute, and coir (cocoanut fibers), as well as synthetic fibers (e.g. nylon, olefin and polyester). A combination of yarns such as wool and silk are also used to create unique textures and varying degrees of luster.

 

Wool Yarn
India’s finest rugs are woven of pure wool yarn carefully
selected for its light weight, elasticity, and strength. Yarn that is spun from the long white fibers of sheep is the most costly and assures the truest color clarity. Most of the wool comes from the various regions of India, and some is imported from New Zealand.

 

Silk Yarn
Hand or machine spun through a unique method, pure silk yarns are used to create rugs with a rich, highly lustrous finish. Certain types of rugs are woven of a combination of pure silk and wool yarns resulting in a distinctive covering that is of the highest quality.

 

Mercerized Cotton Yarn

Stronger than regular cotton, specially treated mercerized cotton produces a smoother and shinier fabric. The yarn also absorbs dye more readily, enabling manufacturers to produce a rug with rich saturated colors. Mercerized cotton is sometimes used as cost effective substitute for pure silk yarn.

 

RegularCotton Yarn
Used in a wide range of textiles across the globe, and a popular material for carpet weaving,

cotton yarn is produced through the processing of the cotton fiber.

 

Synthetic Fiber
Synthetic fibers may be
regenerated from natural materials or a chemically processed material such as rayon. They have many of the properties of natural fibers, and are often used to give  rugs a more modern look.