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Jute

Jute is a type of plant fiber used to make common items such as rope, twine, chair coverings, curtains, sacks, carpets, and even the backing used on linoleum. This is accomplished by spinning the fiber into a coarse thread. Despite the fact that jute tends to be rough in texture, fine threads of it are sometimes used to create imitation silk. In addition, jute is increasingly being looked at as an alternative source for making paper, rather than cutting down trees for pulp.

The thread created from jute is quite strong, yet it is among the least expensive of natural fibers available. It also has exceptional insulating properties, low thermal conductivity, and antistatic characteristics.

Jute is also considered to be a possible alternative to wood. This is because its stem contains a woody inner core. Taking just four to six months to grow to maturity, jute can be harvested much more quickly than trees. Many hope to be able to use jute in order to slow down or prevent deforestation.

Cotton - Green

Cottons

Artificial Leather

The Athena Collection

These rugs are made of 100% pure wool pile with natural Jute backing. The background color used for this collection is from any of the Rhodes Collection colors. Two choices available for binding are 100% cotton, or artificial leather. Spot clean using mild detergent, otherwise have rug professionally cleaned.

COLORS

Cotton: Black, Blue, Brown, Gold, Green or Slate
Artificial Leather: Black, Brown, Burgundy, Dark Green or Gold

SIZES

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