Shag Rug

Shag rugs are the kind of rugs that has the piles with shaggy appearance and hence it is also called shaggy rugs. The name shag rug is because of its appearance that is very bushy and ungroomed.

 

To make shag rug different types of materials like cotton, leather, wool, linen, angora and cotton wool are used. The softness and comfort is provided by the thickness and height of pile size. The piles are actually the loops of the material used that are not shreaded. Hence these are in the form of long threads for the softer and fluffy look. You can have a very small to wall to wall shag rug in the market. Also like the size there is a abundant variety in the shape and color of the shag rugs.

With shag rug you can give a style to any room or place as this is very modern in appeal. And also it can be placed in any room ranging from living, dining to kid's room and your bedroom.

If you are thinking to buy the rug from cleaning point of view then shag rugs are difficult to clean because of the piles. The smaller piles are easy to clean than the longer ones. Vacuum cleaner can be used but only after knowing the material from which it has been made. Also depending upon the material the shag rug can be cheap to very expensive. The cost of the rug is also defined by the density of loops and piles. Inexpensive shag rug is made from the synthetic material and on the other hand to make expensive shag rug natural fabric is used.

 

How to Buy Shag Rug?

Material is a very important aspect to consider while buying the shag rug. Wool shag rugs are the best as naturally these repel dust. Also on the other hand for the modern look you can purchase the leather shag rugs.

 

Second factor while buying the shag rug is its size. Purchase the size that is comfortable and according to the available room space and size.

 

After this comes the color and the shape of the shag rug. All in all you can have any type of white shag rug, black shag rug, round shag rug, leather shag rug, pink shag rug, wool shag rug and more.

Price should also be considered while buying any kind of shag rug. Cost is determined by many factors like size, material used, color, density and size of pile, softness and thickness.

Also in all these points do check how to maintain and clean the shag rug. If you have less time then purchase the one that can be cleaned with vacuum otherwise you can go with any kind of shag rug.