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Flokati rugs are a design which isn’t familiar to many people but it has been around for a long time, and they were originally made by women in Greece during the 5th century for warmth during the long, cold winters. They were ignored for a long time because they were thought to be a little outdated but they are coming back into fashion and you may want to think about getting one for your home. Customarily they are creamy white and not dyed but today these rugs come in various colors and styles for all tastes.

Real Flokati rugs are made from wool and are graded according to the weight of the pile. They are measured in grams of wool per square meter with the weight determining the thickness and the lavishness of the rug. This is the reason why prices vary so wildly.

The creation of a traditional Flokati rug is a sight to see. They are hand woven and sewn with pure wool. These rugs are then put into baths of running water for almost 40 hours. The rugs untangle and fluff up because of the friction of the water running over. The rug is then hung in the sun to dry. It is astounding to think that this simple procedure can produce such a luxurious wool rug.

Sheepskin rugs are available in a variety of sizes, grades and configurations. They add texture, comfort, color & style to traditional & contemporary homes equally. Each color brings a different ambience to your home – they can be strong and dynamic; soft, graceful and delicate; energetic and playful.

Premium quality Australian and New Zealand sheepskins are cautiously processed to preserve their natural beauty. These skins are selected for the suppleness, thickness and wool luster that are essential to produce the highest quality and most luxurious rugs there can be. They are then expertly matched and sewn into an array of naturally shaped multiple rugs that bring elegance and style to your home which you and your family will enjoy for the next years to come.

Black can be a slightly scary color when it comes to decorating and most of us feel happier and more in our comfort zone with natural colors and neutral schemes. But it is a shame to miss out on the sheer drama that black can bring and if you are willing to be a little daring it can lift your color scheme out of the ordinary and plant it firmly in the twenty first century.

Of course, if the rest of your room is all natural tones and fall colors or traditional furniture, then introducing black would be a mistake. You have to start from the right place and that is usually with a contemporary style room or a blank canvas.

Plain black rugs work best in a largely monochromatic color scheme. You could have a neutral floor in pale natural colored stone or laminate, white walls and black furniture. Black and white photographs in black frames or giant black and white prints without frames look great on the walls. Then introduce a shot of a single bright color such as turquoise or hot pink in a few accessories.

If you choose a plain black rug make sure that it has some texture. A black leather shag rug would look wonderful, for example, in a contemporary monochromatic room. Without texture, you will have to keep vacuuming your plain black rug to keep it looking good, as it will show every thread and speck of dust.

You can have more fun with color, if you choose a patterned black rug. For example, if your rug has shades of purple and burgundy along with the black you can use these colors in other items in your room such as burgundy cushions for your black leather sofa or a feature chair in royal purple. For this reason, if you would like a patterned black rug, choose one in colors you will enjoy using in other parts of your room.