Mandalay Area Rugs

The Mandalay Area Rug

Oriental rugs are considered to be the best in the market. There are many brands out there that are very expensive but have the finest texture but you can find something similar to that in the Far East known as the Mandalay area rug.

The Mandalay area rug is made from 100% Jute. This material which was originally used as carpet backing comes from yarn that was derived from fibrous stalks of the jute plant and then woven either into a boucle or a herringbone pattern. The plant grows in Bangladesh, China, India and Pakistan which is also used as a bag, burlap, gunny sacks and rope.

The natural color of Jute is pale neutral brown. This can be bleached to change its appearance enabling weavers to make the Mandalay area rug in all sorts of colors.Because jute is naturally fine and soft, you can put your Mandalay area rug in the bedroom floor. This shouldn't be placed in areas that are high in traffic because they are not designed for heavy wear. Some people also use this for sleeping and as prayer mat.

Some manufacturers also make the Mandalay area rug using 100% wool. Although the material is different, the style to which it is know is still followed.Care for the Mandalay area rug is not that difficult. You can vacuum this regularly and then have a professional get down and dirty after several months. Stains that occur should be cleaned using a wet sponge and a soap solution that will be mopped up by blotting it with a dry towel.

Mandalay area rugs are very affordable. One that measures 3"5'x 5"6' costs $299 while the 8' x 11"6' is selling for a little over $1,200. If you are compare the price against other area rugs, you will probably save $300 or even more choosing them over the others.

If you don't like your old Mandalay area rug anymore, you can still make money by selling it. You can find buyers that want brand new or second hand goods that are willing to bid for it or just get this outright. So you know how much your Mandalay area rug is worth, it is best to take it to a certified appraiser. If this has received high marks, you can sell this at a good price so you just have to put an ad in the paper or try to auction this online.

The Mandalay area rug is by far the only one you can get that was invented in the Far East. Now that you know what they are, you have something new to consider aside from those made from the Middle East. Whichever area rug you choose, you don't have to get on a plane just to buy it from a manufacturer. This is because there are retailers back home that can give this at a reasonable price. You just have to shop around and ask people who may know where you can find it.

Before you buy a Mandalay area rug or any other kind, you should not only look at it but also feel the fabric. If it is good in the hands, surely this will also be loved by your feet when you simply walk by or sit over it having something to eat or drink.