Ivory Rugs(109 items)
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Rug pads are great because they prevent slippage, prolong wear, protect the floor underneath, and provide additional comfort and quiet. That being said, most of our rugs do not actually require a pad underneath. Many, like those from the Andes, crafted with sheep wool and cotton, are durable and sturdy enough to be placed directly on the floor. But for enhanced protection and longevity, a rug pad is always a welcome addition.


Area rugs are a design-friendly way to absorb sound and insulate a room. They are a wonderful way to reduce noise, as footsteps on a rug are more muted than on hardwood floors or tile, and they also dull ambient sounds. Additionally, they provide warmth and a general sense of well-being. Who doesnt love a good area rug!


Most area rugs are easy to maintain with a few simple steps. For small stains and spills, you can spot clean with warm, soapy water. Never rub the affected area, always blot! You should vacuum your rugs to remove dirt and debris. And to ensure that rugs wear evenly, it is recommended to place a pad beneath them, and rotate them regularly. As with most vibrant works of art, direct sunlight may dull the colors. For more substantive cleaning, it is recommended that you dry clean your area rug.


Were huge fans of eco-friendly everything! When it comes to area rugs, you can look for certain indicators that it is produced in a sustainable way that reduces our carbon footprint. Some artisans, like a handful of weavers from India, use recycled fabrics: cotton, rayon, and polyester. Others stress the use of natural dyes and ethically-sourced wool. (Wool is particularly celebrated for being recyclable, abundant, and naturally stain-resistant.)


Handmade, or footmade! Many of the weavers who produce area rugs use a pedal, or foot, loom. While they technically have the assistance of a machine--a treadle or handloom--its operation requires the dexterity, strength, coordination, and patience of the artisan. Additionally, most area rugs are finished by hand.


Traditional area rugs are mostly woven on looms. Treadle, or foot, looms make use of pedals to lift and lower the looms harness. This raises the threads of the warp, so that the weft can pass through the opening in the threads. This type of loom is common in the Andes, Central America, as well as Mexico, and traces back to Mayan weavers in the period after the Spanish arrived. Elsewhere, such as India, handlooms are still used. The designs are mapped out in advance, and it takes about four to five days to complete a dhurrie, or traditional Indian floor covering. While the work to craft each of these rugs may be labor intensive, the beauty of the finished product makes it well worth the wait.


While area rugs are handcrafted by artisans from all over the world, they share certain features in spite of their vastly different regions. From the Andes to Central America, Mexico to India, most artisans use some combination of sheep wool, cotton, and natural and industrial dyes. Some artisans, like those from India, may incorporate other materials, like jute, or recycled cotton, polyester, and rayon, into their works. Some of the Zapotec weavers in Mexico use dyes made from natural materials like walnut shell, cochineal, and flowers. With these materials, artisans create vibrant colors and authentic patterns, ideal for adding dimension and warmth to any home.
Featured Reviews on Ivory Rugs
Modern geometric ivory/gray wool blend area rug, 'Stacked Stones'





By Janvier
pleased with purchase
Igot this for my bathroom. Its exactly what I hoped for.It will be a welcome comfort for my feet stepping out of the shower.
Zapotec wool rug, 'Grey Star' (2x3)





By Michelle
Perfect
The rugs I ordered, created by Delfina Ruiz, are beautiful. They are exactly what I wanted. My order experience with NOVICA was excellent. I would highly recommend using NOVICA and will be back for future purchases.
Featured Artist
Sonik Sethi Woven rugs and runners
"I worked for more than seven years with handicrafts until I realized that this was my cup of tea."
Popular Ivory Rugs
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Block-Printed Cotton Area Rug With Purple Motifs (3x5), "Deep Lavender Hills"
$59.99Designed by Indian artisan Rahul Khandaka, this area rug showcases a mastery of Jaipur handicrafts. Handwoven from cotton on a traditional loom, this antique white rug is ideal for any space. Intricate triangular motifs in deep lavender are applied using the block printing technique, where hand-carved wood blocks are used to stamp the designs by hand. Fringes complete this rug at each end.
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Handwoven Wool Don Quijote Area Rug (2x3.5) from Mexico, "Don Quijote"
$159.99The emblematic protagonist from Miguel de Cervantes' famous work, Don Quijote graces any home in this area rug from Mexico. Delfina Ruiz designs the rug, which is woven by hand of wool on the traditional Zapotec floor loom. Quijote is silhouetted atop his horse against an off-white sky.
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Handmade Brown and White Wool Zigag Dhurrie Rug (4x6), "Espresso Zigzag"
$147.99Rich coffee-brown zigzags contrast boldly with an off-white background in this dhurrie rug from Sonik Sethi of India. The artisan creates the area rug on a traditional handloom from 100% wool on a cotton warp. Neutral yet sophisticated, the rug complements any decor.