What Is A Flokati Wool Area Rug?

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. To use the name “Flokati,” the Greek government requires that all Flokati rugs be washed in the waterfalls of the Pindus Mountains for approximately 40 hours. By tradition, detergent is not used. Instead, the high pressure of the waterfalls cleanses the wool and causes the back of the rug to shrink, making the pile thicker. What starts out as coarse yarn ends as thick, soft fluff. After washing, Flokati rugs are hung out to dry in the sunlight.

Due to the high lanolin content in the wool, they have a built-in stain resistance. Flokati wool rugs are naturally an off-white color and have a pile height from three to five inches.

Advantages/Disadvantages of Flokati Rugs

Advantages

◦Flokati rugs are naturally stain-resistant and easy to clean.

◦These rugs are very soft.

Disadvantage

◦Flokati wool area rugs are not as sturdy as other types of rugs and should be used in low traffic areas.

Oriental Rug Salon specializes in the cleaning and repair of all Oriental, wool and silk area rugs.  We are a Certified Partner with the prestigious institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) and the international Carpet & Rug Institute (CRI).  We area also A+ rated with the Better Business Bureau and Angie’s List and our technicians are certified by the world’s most respected certification body for textile professionals.

For more information on Oriental Rug Salon please visit us online at www.OrientalRugSalon.com or call us any time at 239-541-4888.  Oriental Rug Salon is a division of Tru-Clean Carpet & Tile Care.

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