Dhurrie Rugs For Sale

When we mention Dhurrie rugs for sale, you will surely imagine lots and lots of ancient and tribal looking floor coverings. Actually that is not so far from the truth, however ancient or tribal may not be the exact representation of a dhurrie.

What are dhurries exactly? A dhurrie is a thick flat woven rug which originates from India. They are made by hand by skilled artisans using techniques which have been passed down for generations. Traditionally a dhurrie is used as more than just a floor covering. That’s because they can be found in many sizes. The smallest size is possibly the 12” by 12”, generally used as table covers, or placed under vases or even telephone stands. Slightly larger ones are often used as meditation mats. Of course they also come in much larger sizes which are used as the traditional floor covering.

Today however, if you look at the dhurrie rugs for sale you will see a wide variety of sizes, from the medium sized 2’ by 3’ to the very large 20’ by 30’. You can even get your dhurrie in a custom size to suit your needs. Placed in the home, many people take delight in using it as large floor coverings. The advantage to using them at home is that they are lightweight and foldable. So you can easily fold yours up and place it somewhere else for a brand new look.

And there are many places where you can use them too. Most people place these dhurrie rugs in the living room. Other areas of the home that you can also consider for these pieces are your dining room, bedroom, kitchen, hallways and even entryways.

Dhurries are traditionally made from wool, cotton, jute and silk. These days many can also be found in a blend of other materials. As they are made from cotton and wool, they are easy to care for. They also protect your feet and keep them cool in summer and warm in winter. Thanks to the many colors that they come in, you will not only be adding a sense of warmth and comfort to your floors, but also a dash of color and character to make your floors look visually appealing.

If you want to look for dhurrie rugs for sale you can easily do so online, as well as in your local home furnishings stores. Add color and visual appeal to your floors at home with one or two dhurrie today.