| ...s a trusted name for discerning homeowners and interior designers alike.
the birth of an american brandcapel rugs originated in 1917 when founder a. leon capel converted his plow line company into a braided rug manufacturer, sensing an opportunity in the textile market. the company started with just one product, the reversible braided rug, which was an immediate success. this rug was durable, ver... |
| ... out of a deep respect for traditional craftsmanship. while technology has revolutionized many industries, the brand holds onto the timeless techniques that make each of their products a work of art. braided rugs, a staple in american homes for generations, have been the cornerstone of their collections. what sets them apart is the perfect amalgamation of classic designs and modern hues, allowing ... |
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the style is globally influenced by generations of expert artisans based all around the world. the beautiful, hand-loomed bedford cord is one of the lines standout styles featuring a striking braided stripe. simplicty’s tightly loomed design catches the eye with a subtle sheen brought out by threads of art silk delivering a timeless look to any interior.
crescent offers a selection of st... |
| ...s further than before and can actually become the central focus within an interior. many people actually choose to give their accent rugs pride of place and hang it from the wall.
accent rugs can be braided, persian, orientals, rag, hooked and just about any other design. the concept that accent rugs have to be a specific style or shape or size just doesn't apply. wherever there is a need in a pa... |
| ...braided rugs are an american tradition that, as with many crafts, developed out of a need and then developed into an art. braided rugs made today, are still enriching homes with a timeless quality, compatible with decor of many styles. braided rugs are satisfying a personal as well as artistic expression, and very well may turn out to be an heirloom, passed on from generation to generation. above ... |
| ... to use goat hair in the making of their tents. goat hair is longer and much stiffer than sheep's wool. the flat-weave technique was used in the making of nomadic tents.
just as with a little girl's braided pony-tail where strands of the shorter and stiffer hair stick out, the goat hair sticks out of the woven fabric, gets wet, drops and partially cover the holes in the flatweave, thus making ten... |
| ...ige and rich charcoal. to avoid “boring,” layer in lots of texture and organic materials like natural wood furniture, linen curtains, fluffy pillows and soft rugs like the rh baby & child chunky braided wool rug in cream. a plus with this trend is that you can pair this gender-neutral palette with accessories of any color, should you want to add in a pale pink or navy blue blanket after the b... |
| ...here is a video showing how braided rugs are made. thorndike mills produces premium braided rugs in new england with all us made materials... |
| ...handmade braided rugs | rhody rug | proudamericantradingpost co... |
| ...A rug made by braiding yarn around a core and shaping it into a rug. Braids can be tubular (shaped around only one core, which forms a round braid) or flat (shaped around two core yarns, which makes a flat braid)... |