Shag area rugs are making a bit of a comeback from their predecessors of the 1960's and 70's.
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Shag Area Rugs Designs
While some retro colors are available, such as lime green and hot pink, there are also many of the more subdued colors that the customer likes in their carpets today, like blue, beige, black, white, chocolate, gold and camel, while still retaining its contemporary leanings. The typical shag rug is made like most carpets of acrylic, polypropylene, and nylon synthetic blends with a cotton and jute backing. An inexpensive shag area rug makes a wonderful accent to a playroom for kids, where parents and children are often sitting on the floor and love the comfort and softness inherent in these rugs. Optional materials worthy of note in the manufacture of shag rugs is wool, bamboo and and leather. The one thing that sets shag apart from other area rugs is the length of the pile.
Shag Area Rug
Shag Area Rugs Materials
First, the wool shag rug makes soft and natural area rugs. The Flokati rug originated in Greece, but now comes from New Zealand also, a country with a very prodigious sheep industry. These rugs are made in a rainbow of colors as well as a variety of pile length and therefore rug thickness. Wool shag area rugs are also made to sometimes resemble faux fur or sheepskin at a cost that is less expensive and a process that is obviously more humane to animals. A faux sheepskin makes on of the best rugs for sitting on and even comes in the faux animal-shape one would expect and not a plain square or round.
White Area Shag Rug
Bamboo Shag Area Rug
The bamboo shag area rug is a rather surprising modern material. This rug is as soft and comfortable under one's bare feet as you would expect shag carpeting to be but has the advantage of shedding very little. Bamboo is a substance that aggravates very few people's allergies. Bamboo has the advantage of being naturally resistant to bacteria, mold, mildew, stains and odors. The bamboo rug is also less moisture absorbent and dries quicker than other carpeting materials. This means that liquid spills will clean up better and this rug is ideal for humid conditions. It also comes in many of the colors that consumers desire in their home decor.
Shag Rug 8x10
Leather Shag Area Rug
The leather shag area rug is generally a bit higher in price, but it is another natural fiber choice. The leather shag rug is made from little strips of leather or suede and is very soft also. One great feature of this rug is its leather scent. It would make an interesting addition to many styles of decor and would shine as the centerpiece of a country or western themed decorating motif. Many people love to stick to the traditional tans of leather, but this rug can also be dyed to any color of the spectrum.
Safavieh Shag Rug
Whichever variety you choose expect a luxurious thick pile that will be a delight for your feet and hands to touch. With Safavieh Shag Rug, not that the length of pile determines the thickness of the rug, and the more thick it is, the softer it will feel.
Red Shag Area Rug
The Safavieh Shag rugs of today are not what you remember from the 70’s. The look has been updated and the quality improved. Surprise your family and impress your friends with the wild style of shag made from wool, synthetic fibers, or leather.
Safavieh Blue Shag Rug
The full color photographs give you an idea of the many choices available. Discover today's designs at affordable prices and join the retro look with your choice of Safavieh Shag rugs.
5x7 Shag Rug
The New Gray Shag Rug
Gray Shag rugs are plush, colorful and a welcome part of today’s modern lifestyles. The options are almost endless - choose a rectangle or round shag rug that has been hand tufted in India from 100% wool.
Gray Shag Rug
Black Shag Rug
Colors range from light brown and gold to green or a more vivid red. You may prefer a tough and durable design that is machine made in the USA from 100% nylon. These Black Shag rugs are available in the casual elegance of neutral shades or electric colors that are sure to brighten any room.
Black Shag Rug - Round Shag Rug
Look at these contemporary designs – black Shag rugs, hand made in India from soft leather scraps offers an interesting alternative. The leather is carefully knotted together to produce a shag floor covering that will give a definitive look to your home. The luxury and elegance of shag will be a welcome addition to your home in black, gold, khaki or brown.
Cream Shag Rug
Pink Shag Rug
The tufted pile and plush texture of pink shag rugs invites you to enjoy their comfort and softness. Walk across your new shag rug in bare feet or sit down and experience the soothing softness.
Pink Shag Rug
Online merchants provide full color, up close photographs of their shag carpets so you can get a good idea of what will look best in your home. Choose from a range of quality, synthetic or natural fibers and a vast array of colors. Any room of the house will look great with shag rugs