Beautify Your Floors with Arts and Crafts Rugs

In the early 20th century Arts and Crafts rugs arised from the movement of the same name.The most common materials used during these periods were natural materials like wood, metal,glass and textiles.The shapes were geometric and lines were seen perfect. You may hear the Arts and Crafts style referred to as Mission style. Authentic rugs from this time period are often hand hooked and feature patterns of fruits and florals. Many of them are done in earthy, warm tones which are a characteristic of this decor style.

Of course, not everyone is going to want an actual antique rug from the early 1900s. The ones that are in good shape are certainly going to be very expensive. A better choice is to choose a reproduction. Reproductions are designed to look and feel exactly like the original rugs they are designed to resemble. Your rug will look like a priceless antique but will be in brand new condition. Reproductions can range in price from cheap to expensive. The lower priced choices are often those mass-produced in factories. The expensive rugs are going to be handmade, often from wool. Sometimes you will find an affordable handmade rug from crafters in countries like India.

One of the leading artists during the Arts and Crafts movement was William Morris, who not only inspired rugs but wallpaper as well. His works were the trend of the time period, and are commonly reproduced today. Willow trees, marigolds and pomegranates were common subjects for Morris' rugs and wallpapers. Frank Lloyd Wright was another leader in the Arts and Crafts movement, and his architectural designs are commonly used today as inspirations for this style of rug.

Arts and Crafts rugs can be purchased in many different places. If you know how to recognize this style, you will see it offered from a variety of sellers. Lower end choices can be found at home improvement and home decor stores. More expensive rugs can be purchased from specialty rug stores. Many people these days choose to shop online. There is certainly plenty of variety on the Internet. If you do choose to buy your floor coverings online, watch out for high shipping costs. Because some rugs are quite heavy and large, it may be somewhat costly to ship them to your home.

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