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Mark Etinger
Recognized by several fashion magazines as the "mystery rug," this seemingly handmade rug has an interesting history that you definitely want to know. The Karastan rug began its business in 1928 in Leakesville, North Carolina. A showcased machine-made Axminster loom grabbed buyers' attention because the rug seemed like a hand knotted rug, with a slight difference only experts noticed. The inventor behind these rugs, Marshall Field, cleverly took advantage of Karastan's popularity. Five short years later, in 1933, a Karastan oriental rug was the actual covering of the floor during a World Fair in Chicago. After 5 million pairs of feet had crushed and soiled the rug, Mr. Fields used half of the rug as a sample by having it cleaned and the half as a lifetime of resemblance of its durability. Today that piece stills exists and is proof the Karastan rug's durability and elegance. Why Do Karastan Rugs Look Like They're Handmade? The single interlocked unit feature is what makes a Karastan rug so durable. The power-driven production process of weaving is why a Karastan rug looks like it's handmade. They resemble the same look and feel of hand-knotted rugs. Three Different Karastan Rug Finish Processes Aside from the manufacturing process, finish processes has always been a secret of Karastan rug making. These finish processes have even been patented because of their specialized and unique techniques and produced results. Competitors have attempted to imitate similar finishes, but have failed in their efforts. Antique wash finish: Using chemicals to tone down brightness, this finish makes the final appearance of the rug so that it looks aged, almost like an actual ancient rug. No single rug can compare with the kind of softness and delicacy like a Karastan rug with finish. Luster wash finish: A lush finish comparable to that of antique wash finish. Tea wash finish: For an added age appearance, this multi-step method produces a classic patina to a wool using chemicals to add a bright yellow-based color when applied in clean white wools. Diversity in Karastan Rugs Throughout the years, the quality of Karastan rugs has gone beyond the first loom, from Axminster to a more sophisticated and efficient one. The use of materials, techniques, and even patterns have dramatically improved, thus, the variety of collections are now available in a wide array of designs, rich colors, elegant contrast and patterns. The Karastan rug never fails to meet its buyers and admirers' high standards, tough criticism and firm artistic requirements. What's really and truly great about Karastan area rugs is that they're available in many different shapes and sizes, easily to pick out to best complement your décor and design requirements. Whether it's a small area rug or large dining room rug you're looking for, trust a Karastan rug for beautiful and lasting results.
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