FAQs

Keep it dry—vacuum often and use dry extraction powders for deeper refreshes. Blot liquids fast and avoid soaking to prevent browning or warping.

Blot immediately with a white cloth, then use cool water (or a drop of mild detergent) and blot again. Never rub; consider professional cleaning for set stains.

Vacuum hand-loomed rugs weekly with suction only—turn off beater bars/brushes. Go with the pile direction and avoid fringe to prevent damage.

Yes—prefer wool or recycled PET hand-loomed rugs with low pile and pattern to mask messes. Avoid viscose and high-pile options where spills and claws are common.

Viscose hand-loomed rugs stain and distort with water and can show permanent rings. Reserve them for dry, low-traffic rooms and treat spills immediately.

Wool is resilient, naturally stain-resistant, and springy. Jute adds texture but dislikes moisture; cotton is soft and budget-friendly; viscose/Tencel offer sheen but are moisture sensitive.

Wool hand-loomed rugs commonly shed for 3–6 months, then taper with regular vacuuming. Use suction-only vacuuming to reduce fiber loss.

Yes, especially wool flatweaves and low-to-medium pile hand-loomed rugs. Choose low pile (≤0.5″) and dense construction for hallways, kitchens, and family rooms.

Hand-loomed rugs are woven through the loom; hand-tufted rugs shoot yarns into a canvas and are secured with latex and a backing. Tufted options shed more and may have shorter lifespans.

Hand-loomed rugs are woven, not knotted, so they’re faster to make and usually cost less. Hand-knotted rugs tie individual knots and can last decades with heavy use.

Hand-loomed rugs are woven on a manually operated loom, creating pile or flatweave surfaces without individual knots. They often use wool, jute, cotton, or blends for a textured, artisanal look.