Apart from all this it quite weakens when it's get even
slightly wet. Linen and cotton are much sturdier.
If is important
that you treat your rug as lovingly as it was made, since
it is quite fragile and can be easily damaged if not handled
carefully. If the same is done it your handmade hooked rug Is bound to last for generations!
Handmade hooked rugs should not be folded instead roll it
with the pile on the outside. This avoids the cracking or
stretching the fragile backing fabric.
If handmade hooked rugs are placed out of the sun - UV radiation
in sunlight will is most likely to damage and fade the wool
over some point in time.
While hanging handmade rugs one must keep in mind not to stretch
a rug very tightly for hanging, and besides that do not staple,
nail, or glue your rug to a frame or board. |