by Rug Chick | Jul 15, 2026 | WoolSafe & Wool Products
All Wool Carpet Is Not Created Equal. Seek Out Strong Wool Over Weak Wool. My whole life has been spent around exceptional wool rugs. Antique wool rugs come through our family’s rug shop in San Diego every single day. After four decades in this business, I know...
by Rug Chick | Jun 1, 2026 | FAQs
Beni Mrirt Rugs: What Are They? (A Quick Q&A) What is a Beni Mrirt rug? (also spelled Beni M’rirt, Mrirt, Merirt, Mirirt) You’ll see “Beni Mrirt” used to market a premium tier of Moroccan wool rug, often described as denser, softer, or more...
by Rug Chick | Jun 1, 2026 | FAQs
Moroccan Rugs: Your Questions Answered Why does my new Moroccan rug smell bad? A strong, offensive odor usually points to chemicals used in production. Two main causes: after-market chemical bleaching to create a faded, distressed look, and heavy or toxic chemicals...
by Rug Chick | Jun 1, 2026 | FAQs
Silk Rugs: Your Questions Answered A companion Q&A to our guide on silk rug scams. Fast answers to what buyers ask before spending thousands on a “silk” rug. Is bamboo silk real silk? No. Bamboo silk is fake silk. Real silk comes from silkworms. Bamboo...
by Rug Chick | Jun 1, 2026 | FAQs
Hand-Loomed Rugs: Your Questions Answered A companion Q&A to our guide on India hand-loomed rugs. Quick answers to the questions rug buyers ask most. What is a hand-loomed rug? A hand-loomed rug is made on a manually operated horizontal loom, a method...
