Why New Zealand Wool Rugs Are So Desirable:

Wool is a textile that is biodegradable and renewable, being that sheep just need time to grow a new supply, making New Zealand wool rugs an environmentally friendly choice for your home decor. New Zealand wool is most well known as the whitest and purest wool in the world.  Its primary use is in design and home decor items, because of its extremely esthetic appeal.

The Sheep from New Zealand that produce the famous wool are raised on land unsuitable for crop cultivation or other agricultural production. The New Zealand sheep farms themselves do not use any banned pesticides thus creating one of the world's most environment-friendly animal production industries. These rugs continue the "green" methods and produce the area rugs in an eco-friendly manner so that the delicate and vital balance of nature is not upset.

Also known as Flokati rugs, New Zealand wool rugs come in varying sizes and wide a selection of patterns. The wool can be manipulated to provide a plush, soft and luxurious textile.  This particular type of wool takes to dye extremely well, giving them long lasting colors.  You'll find New Zealand wool rugs are available in both traditional and contemporary designs. A bright white base which enhances all colors is used to create vibrant and stylish modern looks.

New Zealand wool rugs can be either woven by a machine, or hand-tufted. The process that is used affects the quality, thickness and density. Usually, handmade rugs are thicker and denser than a rug woven by a machine. If properly cared for and cleaned, wool rugs can have a long, beautiful life. Sheepskin rugs are also used in the wool rug industry and are equally desired. They are lavish and grand, perfectly complimenting home furnishings.