Machine Made Rugs

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Machine made rugs have a rich history. The machine-made rug industry in the United States began in 1791 when William Sprague started the first woven rug mill in Philadelphia. Others opened during the early 1800s in New England. Included in that area was Beattie Manufacturing Company in Little Falls, New Jersey, a company that operated until 1979.

In 1839, Erastus Bigelow permanently reshaped the industry with the invention of the power loom for weaving rugs. Bigelow's loom, which doubled rug production the first year after its creation and tripled it by 1850, is now part of the Smithsonian Institution's collections. He continued to devote his life to innovation -- 35 separate patents were issued to him between 1839 and 1876. Bigelow introduced the first broadloom carpet in 1877.

Industrialist / retailer Marshall Field had a traditional Axminster weaving loom modified to create what no one else had ever created -- a machine-made rug woven through the back, just like a handmade Oriental, featuring intricate designs and virtually unlimited color variety. Karastan’s rug mill was established in 1926, and introduced the first Karastan rugs to the public in 1928.

Machine made rugs have definitely come along way since then. There are many manufacturers today producing both simulations of antique designs and updated "oriental" type rugs as well as modern and contemporary styling by both weaving and tufting processes. Although there exists such diversity, the selections offered as well as the design flexibility allow for a wide marketability and as a result, there is virtually any style, size, color and pattern available today. Prices vary according to manufacturing process, yarn type, etc., but they typically all stay in the affordable range of most if not all consumers.

The durability of machine made rugs makes them very popular for families with children and pets. Solution dyed yarns are typically used in the manufacturing process, which means the colors are 'fast' and help them resist staining, fading, and make the care and cleaning of these rugs a cinch. They have a wear surface that is excellent, and are suitable for the high traffic areas of the home as well. Their portability allows you to be able to simply roll them up and move them easily to another room in your home, or to a new home altogether. If you need to store them for any length of time, make sure to do it in a climate controlled environment that controls moisture. If kept in a non-air conditioned garage for instance, the rug will mildew after a period and could result in permanent damage.

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Antique Rugs (Reproductions)

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Antique Rugs (Reproductions)



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Kathy Ireland™ Rugs
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Kathy Ireland™ Rugs

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Kathy Ireland's rugs are beautiful, durable, machine-crafted of plush 100% polypropylene in a Wilton woven construction inspired by her travels all over the world. Learn More

Mohawk Machine Made Rugs
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Mohawk Machine Made Rugs

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Diamond outlines and chevron lines add an ounce of intriguing texture to the neutral area rug from Mohawk. This machine made rug will beautifully pair will almost any décor motif. It's woven constructionoffers the upmost in quality and durability. Learn More

Capel Machine Made Rugs
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Capel Machine Made Rugs

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The Diamond style, a member of our Abbey collection, is a olefin, outdoor rug design from Capel Rugs. Abbey-Diamond rugs have a machine woven construction. Learn More

Stanton Rugs
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Stanton Rugs

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Stanton Rug's predominantly wool product line features high quality, designer-driven patterns and styles. Stanton produces a number of decorative, high-quality, specialty collections of needlepoint Wiltons and decorative patterns in nylons spanning from residential to medium commercial applications. Learn More

Momeni Rugs
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Momeni Rugs

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Momeni. A family name, a mark of quality and an expert source of ideas for making your home come alive with true timeless beauty. Over half a century ago, Ali A. (Haji) Momeni started a family business bringing exquisite Persian. Though styles have come and gone, beneath them all is the fundamental principal that Momeni rugs are created to touch our senses. From concept through production, a member of the family is there making sure that the highest standards are being met. Learn More

Kaleen Area Rugs
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Kaleen Area Rugs

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Signature collections of luxurious handmade rugs, machine-made, broadloom carpet, hand-woven, hand-knotted, and many more innovative products. Prestigious designer lines featuring top brands in the home décor market. Handmade broadloom carpets for residential homes. Learn More

Surya Rugs
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Surya Rugs

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With their innovative designs, rich textures and relentless attention to detail, Surya exceeds the highest standards of quality, color, design, and construction. Today they are one of India's leading producers of fine hand-knotted, hand-tufted and flat-woven rugs. Learn More

Dynamic Rugs
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Dynamic Rugs

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Dynamic Rugs’ diverse collection consists of rugs selected from quality manufactures in India, China, Turkey, and Belgium. Consistently throughout our history, we have kept our focus on always providing our customers with the best service, value, and fashion. Learn More

Feizy® Rugs
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Feizy® Rugs

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Feizy's rugs are standouts in the world of style. Each specially crafted rug boasts the most brilliant colors fashioned from the world's most sought-after dyes, the most intricate and detailed designs on the market and a style unlike any other. Learn More

KAS Rugs
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KAS Rugs

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KAS carries over 40 different collections of fine handmade and machine-made rugs, covering a range of low to high-end price points. Sizing ranges from scatters to larger room sizes. Learn More

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Oriental Weavers and Orian Rugs talk machine-made rugs at New York Home Fashions
On the third day of New York Home Fashions Market, HTT senior editor Cecile Corral talks with Oriental Weavers and Orian Rugs about what’s driving the growth of machine-made rugs.

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Machine Made Rugs
...Machine made rugs have a rich history. The machine-made rug industry in the United States began in 1791 when William Sprague started the first woven rug mill in Philadelphia. Others opened during the early 1800s in New England. Included in that area was Beattie Manufacturing Company in Little Falls, New Jersey, a company that operated until 1979. In 1839, Erastus Bigelow permanently res...
Ryas Rugs
... influenced by the space age 50's, the psychedelic 60's, and the early mod 70's, Scandinavian Rya rugs saw a resurgence in popularity in the West. Do not confuse these rugs with lesser priced machine made rugs that carry the "Rya" name. These rugs are hand knotted wool, and capture a Polaroid snapshot of what was happening in Western Design in the Mid 20th Century.