What Is A Wool Flokati Rug

From 60x120cm up to 240x350cm in size.

What is a wool flokati rug.

Flokati rugs are graded by the weight of the wool in grams per square meter of the rug. With a flokati there is no need to over complicate things. During that time the wool fibers swell in size providing the body of the rug with a thick and luxuriant texture. 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.

Welcome to our range of flokati rugs. Natural colour and naturally dirt and dust repellent. What this means is that the more wool present in a rug the heavier it is. A great hand made rug for the money.

Free shipping within the continental usa lower 48 states. Stylish premium 2000 gram greek flokati rug soft low profile 2 5 organic wool pile wool backing 100 wool no synthetics. Flokati rugs are measured by their weight in grams of wool per square meter. Our flokati rugs are traditionally woven by greek craftmen.

Hand woven from 100 natural wool its classic texture and warmth instantly transforms a room. A flokati rug is a purchase that will last a lifetime and can be passed down for generations if cared for properly. And the heavier the rug is the higher the grade. The word first appeared in english in 1967.

Your flokati rug s wool pile will arrive flattened from transport and packaging. Made of 100 pure wool with a wool backing. Each flokati wool rug is allowed to soak in the whirlpool for roughly forty hours before removal. 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.

We strongly recommend that you thoroughly shake the rug once you receive it and you can use your hand to fluff the wool. The term was created by the greek ministries of finance industry and commerce to apply to a rug with certain specifications. 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. The tradition of flokati rug making began in the 5th century.

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. After allowing the rug to dry it is graded according to the weight of the individual rug and coated with a protective backing. As such you will see different grades ranging from 1 500g to 3 000g. Available colours in our flokati rugs collection white plain and simple.

The flokati rug collection exudes class and luxury. The cushioned look and feel under foot will draw you down from your sofa as you embrace its characteristic woolen softness.