The Rug Guide
Rug Care & Buying Guides
Four decades of expertise from our Bhadohi master artisans, distilled into practical guides. From choosing the right rug for your living room, to removing red wine from pure New Zealand wool — everything we know, in one place.
Buying Guides
Choose the Right Rug
8 Best Hand-Tufted Rugs for Indian Living Rooms (2026)
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Best Rugs for Bedroom India: Sizing & Placement
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Choosing the Right Rug Size for Indian Living Rooms
Size Guide · 5 min read
Handcrafted Rugs India Online: Bhadohi Buying Guide
Buying Guide · 9 min read
Premium Abstract Area Rugs: 10 Designer Picks (2026)
Designer Guide · 8 min read
Pure New Zealand Wool Abstract Rugs
Designer Guide · 7 min read
Comparison & Technical Guides
Understand Rug Construction
Care Guides
Keep Your Rug Heirloom-Ready
For Families & Educators
Kids, Schools & Sensitive Homes
Quick Reference
Wool Rug Care Essentials
Weekly
Vacuum the entire rug surface using suction-only (no beater bar). A beater bar pulls fibres loose over time and shortens the rug's life. For low-pile rugs, vacuum in both directions; for high-pile rugs, vacuum in the direction of the pile to maintain its lay.
Monthly
Lift the rug edges and vacuum underneath. Check for pulled fibres — trim them flush with scissors. Never pull a snag, as it can unravel adjacent loops.
Every 6 months
Rotate the rug 180 degrees to ensure even wear. Sunlight, traffic patterns, and furniture all create uneven wear over time; rotation evens this out.
Spills happen
Blot immediately with a clean white cloth — never rub. Use cold water (never hot, which sets protein stains). For specific stains (coffee, red wine, oil), consult our care guides. Avoid bleach, enzyme-based cleaners (Vanish, OxiClean), hydrogen peroxide, and ammonia-based cleaners on wool.
Annually
Professional wool cleaning every 18–24 months for high-traffic rooms (living room, hallway); every 24–36 months for low-traffic rooms (bedroom, study). Always specify "wool-only" cleaning — never dry cleaning with chemical solvents.
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