Appreciate A Natural Jute Braided Rug

Jute is a natural fiber that used for a couple of reasons. Firstly, it has tremendous durability and secondly, it is a fiber that feels very comfortable under the feet. Rugs that are made from jute are able to achieve a look that is both casual yet elegant at the same time. All the while, rugs that are made from jute maintain that raw, natural appearance that many people are searching for making the rugs even more popular.

Companies selling rugs will use the natural appearance of jute as a big selling point and it is an appropriate point to focus on. After all, many of the popular home furnishing styles these days follows a more casual elegant theme that is uncomplicated and easy-going. A jute rug on the floor completes this kind of a picture.

One of the styles of rugs that work extremely well when using jute is braided rugs.

Not only is the texture of the jute picked up and given great accent but the added bulk that comes from braiding the jute fibers together enhances its look and appeal to create a rug that is soft and functional and very attractive.

One of the nice features of a jute rug is that they can be placed on the floor with either side facing up.

The majority of these rugs are not manufactured with a backing material so you can simply flip them over and use the reverse side if you need to.

Braided jute rugs are available for sale in a large variety of sizes and shapes. The jute threads can be woven into any shape and style that a cotton thread can be which means round jute rugs, oval jute rugs, rectangular jute rugs and heart shaped jute rugs are all available for sale.

Choose from rugs that have been left plain with the natural variations of color to supply the texture and patterned design or rugs where the various braids have been put through a dye process so that the braiding creates subtle differences that will create an elegant design on the floor.

Take a look at the selection of braided jute rugs for sale below.

The materials used to create a jute rug are completely natural with the fibers from the jute plant in India and the Middle East. It is a particularly cheap fiber and is plentiful. Many people might otherwise know jute as hessian with the cloth turned into hessian bags or gunny sacks as some people know them. The fabric from which jute is made is also known in some countries as burlap.

The fibers from the jute plant can be spun into coarse threads that are particularly strong and when they are braided together, that strength is enhanced. The jute plant is fast growing meaning the fibers can be harvested regularly.

By using a product that is all natural, jute rugs are preferred amongst those who are looking to make as little impact on the environment as possible. They make up a vital part of a sustainable living household.

One aspect of jute rugs that may be a little different to rugs made from other materials is the cleaning requirements. Due to the fact that the fibers are susceptible to water damage, care must be taken when the rugs have to be cleaned. Unlike other rugs you can’t simply wash your jute rug with soapy water.

The first step to maintaining the cleanliness of your jute rug is to promptly blot any spills from the surface of the rug. This should be done with a clean cloth or a paper towel. Due to the nature of a braided rug, there will be many folds and crevices where the moisture can be held and because jute is a natural fiber, mold and mildew can take hold if the moisture is not completely removed.

Once you have blotted away the initial moisture it is a good idea to use a hair dryer to completely dry away the remaining dampness. If you don’t have the time or the hair dryer pick the rug up and hang it up to air dry.

A regular vacuum will help to ensure that loose dirt and dust is not lodging within the braids. To remove any odors that may be starting to emanate from the rug use baking soda that can be sprinkled over the rug and left for a few hours before vacuuming it up.

Your braided jute rug is a natural product and the occasional care and attention that you can give it, without using harsh chemicals, will reward you with a rug that will continue to look good for a long time.