Italian Rugs

When you think Italy you generally think ceramic tile, and it is very obvious why you do. A lot of the world’s ceramic tile is produced in Italy. But what happens when you put ceramic into your home? It looks beautiful but it quite often feels cold. Not surprisingly you (and most other people) decide that a rug is in order. And the good ole Italians figured this out. Italy has become one of the centers for power (machine) loomed area rugs. Building on centuries old traditions of weaving and even more recently the fashion industry, Italy has been making rugs that work with their ceramic and porcelain tiles. Although not as well known as their Belgian or Egyptian counterparts in the machine made area rug business, Italy is growing fast as a purveyoer of machine loomed rugs. A rug made in Italy can be very traditional or very modern. It can be made from synthetic fibers (such as polypropylene) or natural fibers like eco-friendly wool.

One of Rugs to My Door’s favorite Italian rug producers is Radici. One of the largest producers of machine made rugs in Italy, The Radici Group is a textile conglomerate based near Bergamo, Italy. With annual sales in excess of 2 billion dollars this 50 year old company is considered among the leaders in the floor covering industry. Radici distributes their machine made rugs from facilities in Spartanburg, South Carolina. They offer rugs that are traditional in pattern and color and rugs that have that modern touch to them. Radici also uses both wool and polypropylene in their construction of area rugs. You will find price points that definitely will fit your budget. See why Radici is one of Rugs to My Door’s favorites.