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...
by Rug Chick | Aug 19, 2025 | FAQs, Popular, Rug Buying, Rug Care, Rug Care Training and Events, Rug History and Education, Rug Selling
Wool in the Garden: Lost Wisdom Written by Lisa Wagner Our farming ancestors knew this: waste wool from shearing was never trash. It was tucked into garden beds to feed the soil, keep moisture where roots need it, and make life a little harder for pests and weeds....
by Rug Chick | Aug 5, 2025 | FAQs, Popular, Rug Buying, Rug Care, Rug Care Training and Events, Rug History and Education, Rug Selling
What Survives A Fire? The Case for Wool in Your Home. Written by Lisa Wagner A side-by-side fire test video produced by the UL Fire Safety Research Institute (FSRI) caught my attention recently. It involved two rooms, furnished similarly, except for one key...
