Braided Rugs: American Style & Tradition

Each braided rug we bring timeless, casual beauty into your home. After all, they are an American tradition, once handmade by Colonial homemakers. While known for their distinctive oval shape modern weaving techniques allow for a variety of shapes.

An American Tradition

Using classic, American braided area rugs is an ideal way to add cozy style to any room. Imagine living in a Colonial Revival home from the 1950s. To make it mesh with modern furniture try using a rectangular version to make things a little more contemporary.

The real beauty of a braided piece lies in the colors which are woven together. Since they are braided by machines today, numerous colors can be interwoven into each braid. There are so many possible color combinations available; you can easily find an ideal example to fit any room.

A braided rug easily lends itself to any kind of country-style home or Colonial American look. In addition, a simple, homey rug like this can easily add a very appealing contrast to an otherwise modern room.

Some excellent color combinations include blue and white, red and blue, different hues of green, and neutral browns. They are also very cost-effective, which means you can easily deck out any room with a brand new rug and not break the bank. If you’ve never purchased braided rugs before know that since they are so very rugged, you can place any of these in a high traffic area and know it will last for many years to come.