Preparation
Whether you are replicating a 1970s aesthetic or looking for a contemporary centerpiece, fringed rugs are timeless accents that you can use inside and outside your home. Often handwoven, these floor coverings come in a variety of patterns and styles—and always make a statement, however subtle.
As you prepare to shop for a fringed rug, first consider where you’re hoping to place it. Some iterations are designed specifically for indoor/outdoor use or for areas with lots of foot traffic; flat-weave styles composed of natural fibers, including jute, often fall into this category. Take into account style, too: Some pieces may speak to modern, geometric design while others skew more colorful and vintage.
You should also consider whether you want an “authentic” piece—meaning that knots are tied around the fringe while it is handwoven—or if you’re happy with a machine-made option, which involves sewing on fringe after the rest of the rug has been produced. Whatever type of fringed rug you choose, its playful tassels (or warps) will bring texture and dimension to your living space. Better yet, many of our favorite brands utilize sustainable practices and materials during production.
nuLOOM Harriet Vintage Medallion Fringe Area RugSAFAVIEH Montauk Collection Area RugCrate & Barrel ″Brody″ Striped Indoor/Outdoor Rug with FringePottery Barn Fringed Braided Round Jute RugRugs.com ″Chindi″ Cotton RugPottery Barn ″Lucia″ Custom Fringe Shaggy RugRugs.com Hand Woven Chunky Jute RugWest Elm Fringe Overlay Indoor/Outdoor RugSAFAVIEH Handmade Montauk Rukhsana Flatweave Cotton Fringe RugSerena & Lily Gingham RugRugs USA Blue Withering Medallion Fringe Area RugGarnet Hill ″Treviso″ Hand-Tufted Wool RugAll Modern ″Tucson″ Oriental Handwoven Ivory/Sage Area Rug
To help you shop for the best rug for your house, we rounded up some of our favorites to speak to an array of different home styles.
