Fans of country style home decorating have helped to drive the renewed popularity in braided rugs. Long a staple in many homes, area rugs of all types were largely displaced by the almost ubiquitous use of wall to wall carpeting.

More and more homeowners are opting for hardwood and other types of floor coverings. This change in home decorating preferences has sparked the renewed popularity of area rugs and braided rugs in particular.

Braided rugs take us back to a time in history when, for many people, resources were scarce. Cloth fabric and woolen yarns were woven and spun in the home, becoming the basis for all manner of clothing and linen.

Leftover material was seldom wasted and people always found others uses for the scraps. The result was all manner of patchwork items being produced in the home including quilts and clothing. Even today, antique patchwork is a much sought after by collectors.

The practice of weaving and braiding rugs has long been a part of the worlds cultural history. From humble huts to palatial estates, rugs have served many purposes, from the artistic to the practical and often a little of both. For people of little means, rugs were indeed a comfortable alternative to a wooden or dirt floor.

In many cultures where cloth fabric was not available, rugs would be fashioned from other materials. Bamboo and other types of grass materials are becoming popular having been used for centuries in other parts of the world. Sea grasses, sisal, mountain grass and even material made from hemp have been crafted into beautiful, versatile and long-lasting area rugs.