Complex and time-consuming, hand-knotted rugs are often hailed as works of art, and for very good reason. It takes a skilled weaver about one day to make 10,000 knots, and considering a fairly good quality rug will have 80+ knots per square inch (often more), you can imagine how long it would take to weave a sprawling rug. The greater the knots per square inch (KPSI), the better the quality. Of course, the material used will affect the KPSI, but the rule holds true: more knots means more quality, and as a buyer, you pay for this time and precision.

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Up close and personal, the artistry and intricacy of a hand-knotted rug is breathtaking. Using fine materials like luminescent silk and Tibetan wool, these rugs are woven together using a method that’s been relatively unchanged for centuries. It’s not only the creation of a rug: it’s the nurturing of a tradition. The results are mesmerizing. Just look at how a 100 KPSI weave binds together in relentless precision to create a cohesive showpiece. It’s hard to not be humbled by this sort of dedication to detail.
Because these rugs are made by human hands and natural fibres, there are enchanting imperfections in the fibres of material and differences in the human construction that make each rug unique, and treasured.

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Wool is naturally flame resistant

Because of the way the wool fiber is structured, wool requires more oxygen than is available in the air to become flammable. Wool is accordingly an excellent fiber when it comes to fire safety. Furthermore, it does not melt, drip or stick to the skin when it burns. 
Of the commonly used textile fibers (cotton, rayon, polyester, acrylic and nylon), wool is widely recognized as the most flame resistant. Wool’s fire resistant attributes include:

SPC Vinyl Flooring stands for stone polymer composite vinyl flooring. An SPC vinyl is an engineered luxury vinyl that combines limestone and stabilizers to create an extremely durable core. An SPC vinyl floor is still 100% waterproof, but adds stability, dent resistance and structure to vinyl plank flooring.

We all want our homes to look great, but sometimes, aesthetics doesn’t always equal functionality. Take rugs for example, sure, there are certain artificial rugs out there that may look presentable, but as they are synthetic, they often wear down easily, plus they don’t feel comfortable underfoot. Whether you are looking for rugs for your sitting room, bedroom, a dining room, or anywhere else for that matter, the thing to remember is that you need to choose a rug that not only looks wonderful, but that is also comfortable and practical as well. This is where New Zealand wool verifies so beneficial. Pure New Zealand wool rugs look astounding, they feel even better, and they are built to last a lifetime, with care and maintenance of course. If you wish to enhance the appearance and comfort of your home, here’s a look at a few reasons why you should pick New Zealand wool rugs.
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