What Is A Wool Flokati Rug

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What is a wool flokati rug.

During that time the wool fibers swell in size providing the body of the rug with a thick and luxuriant texture. We strongly recommend that you thoroughly shake the rug once you receive it and you can use your hand to fluff the wool. Made of 100 pure wool with a wool backing. As the weight of the flokati increases so does thickness and fluffiness of the rug.

Flokati rugs are measured by their weight in grams of wool per square meter. Your flokati rug s wool pile will arrive flattened from transport and packaging. Available sizes our flokati rugs are available in the following sizes 55cm x 110cm 85cm x 160cm 120cm x 180cm 160cm x 230cm 200cm x 300cm 240cm x 340cm. Hand woven from 100 natural wool its classic texture and warmth instantly transforms a room.

Welcome to our range of flokati rugs. The word first appeared in english in 1967. A flokati rug is a purchase that will last a lifetime and can be passed down for generations if cared for properly. Stylish premium 2000 gram greek flokati rug soft low profile 2 5 organic wool pile wool backing 100 wool no synthetics.

Oriental wool silk and flokati area rugs authentic greek flokati rugs are made of 100 new zealand wool and are hand woven on a loom using a centuries old process. Each flokati wool rug is allowed to soak in the whirlpool for roughly forty hours before removal. Hand woven in greece made of 100 wool warp weft and pile with total weight of at least 1800 grams of wool per square meter. To use the name flokati the greek government requires that all flokati rugs be washed in the waterfalls of the pindus mountains for approximatelyread more.

Free shipping within the continental usa lower 48 states. The cushioned look and feel under foot will draw you down from your sofa as you embrace its characteristic woolen softness. Flokati rugs are graded by the weight of the wool in grams per square meter of the rug. Our flokati rugs are traditionally woven by greek craftmen.

The flokati rug collection exudes class and luxury. Flokati were popular in the 1970s. From 60x120cm up to 240x350cm in size. What this means is that the more wool present in a rug the heavier it is.

Thus a 4000g m2 weight rug is going to be noticably plusher and thicker than a 2000g m2 weight rug. A great hand made rug for the money. With a flokati there is no need to over complicate things. And the heavier the rug is the higher the grade.

The term was created by the greek ministries of finance industry and commerce to apply to a rug with certain specifications. Available colours in our flokati rugs collection white plain and simple.