October 14, 2022

The 12 Best Rug Brands to Shop for Online

The 12 Best Rug Brands to Shop for Online
Nicolina Savelli

Nicolina Savelli

Marketing

There are many different types of rugs on the market today, and even more brands that sell them. To make sure you’re getting the best rug possible, it’s a good idea to research which brands are known to produce high-quality products that will stand the test of time and be comfortable underfoot every day. But it can be difficult to know exactly what you’re getting when shopping for a rug online; especially if rug brands are not using high quality imagery to showcase the details of their products (imagine.io clients never have this problem *wink*).

So, we're here to simplify the rug buying experience by showcasing brands that you’ve likely already seen on Wayfair, Amazon, Rugs Direct, Home Depot and more, but just didn't know the brand behind the rug.

Below you’ll find 12 of the highest quality rug brands in the industry today. These rug brands not only create great products, but they also make shopping for a rug online easy. Now, you can purchase the perfect rug without ever having to leave the comfort of your own home. 


 

Before You Shop for a Rug

Before we dive into our favorite rug brands, it's important we explore what to look for when purchasing a rug. Of course taste, style, and size are all deciding factors when selecting the right rug but you likely already have those in mind before you browse for rugs online. So, we'll cut to the more technical details you'll need to look out for when determining your rug of choice.

The three main categories we'll review are: materials used, style of rug, and pile height.

Before You Shop for a Rug

The style of a rug is more often than not dependant on the materials and composition of a rug. You'll want to keep this in mind when selecting the right rug for your space. According to Apartment Therapy, the most common materials to look out for are: 


Natural fibers: Wool, cotton, silk, jute, sisal
Why: They are durable and long-lasting; wool rugs, specifically, are best at maintaining their appearance overtime.
Why not: Often pricier and require professional cleaning; dyed silk rugs can run if exposed to water spills.

Synthetic fibers: Acrylic, polyester, polypropylene
Why: Affordable, easier to clean, usually stain-resistant.
Why not: Not the most sustainable or long-lasting. Synthetic materials can become contaminated with mildew and bacteria from repeated spills or pet accidents and may need replacing sooner in comparison to natural fibers.

Artificial silk: Viscose, bamboo silk, banana silk 
Why: Very affordable; busy patterns can conceal dirt.
Why not: Hard to maintain, especially in high traffic areas. Viscose absorbs moisture and oil,  but even a plain water spill can ruin fibers.

Hopefully, by knowing the versatility and durability of these materials will help make shopping for rugs online even easier.

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Rug Styles to Keep in Mind

You've likely heard many of these terms used to describe rugs before, but it's worth organizing them in specific categories since many eCommerce stores typically do to. This should help you properly navigate to the right spot when shopping online for rugs. Here you'll see the style matched with the type of rug you'll find under each category.

  • Traditional: Persian, Oriental, Moroccan, Berber (can be antique and vintage pieces)
  • Contemporary: Mid-Century, Geometric, Coastal, Country, Farmhouse
  • Natural: Jute, Sisal, Silk, Sheepskin, Leather, Cowhide
  • Bohemian: Shag, Kilim, Dhurrie, Southwest, Ikat
By this point you should have a sound understanding of the material you're looking to purchase and the style of rug you want. Now all that's left is determining the pile height or the overall thickness of a rug.
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Pile Height and Why It's Important

The “pile” of a rug refers to the density, or thickness, of a piece.  

Rug pile generally falls into three categories:

  • Low-pile rugs (less than ¼ inch): These rugs have shorter fibers and loops (think flat weaves), and are easy to vacuum.
  • Medium-pile rugs (¼ to ½ inch): These rugs are softer than low pile, are still relatively easy to clean, and are ideal for living rooms and bedrooms where you may want more comfort underfoot. 
  • High-pile rugs (½ to ¾ inch): These rugs have taller, looser fibers (think shag or Moroccan rugs), making them more plush and ideal for the bedroom or living room.

According to Tufenkian Artisan Carpets, piles longer than ¾ inch aren’t quite as common and are usually designated as “plush” pile height because the longer the pile gets, the softer the rug feels. In contrast, the fibers in low-pile rugs tend to be more tightly woven and dense, causing them to feel and seem flat—even coarse at times.
 
It's important to keep pile height in mind when shopping for the perfect rug online. Although you may love a pattern or a style of rug, it may not be functional for the space you're working with. Typically, the rule of thumb is that the thicker the carpet and rugs, the lower the durability, however, high pile rugs tend to be softer and look more luxurious, which means you're likely to spend a few more dollars on a high pile carpet versus medium or low pile.
 
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The 12 Best Rug Brands to Shop for Online (From A-Z)

Now that we've covered these key themes to keep in mind when shopping for a rug online, let's talk about some of the best rug brands to shop for online and why.

Here we list 12 of our favorite brands that make sourcing and discovering their rugs easy to do online. Plus, many of these brands have eCommerce storefronts or are sold a retailers online, so you don't have to travel to showrooms to feel confident in your purchasing decisions.

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Amer Rugs

Known for providing exclusive and fine carpets, Amer Rugs offers a unique product line, which has made them a globally recognizable brand for exceptional quality and timeless beauty.

Initiated with a handful of weavers in 1996 in Jaipur, Amer Rugs are now popular in both domestic and international markets. With showrooms in Atlanta, Las Vegas, High Point, and Jaipur, and holds a larger share of national and international sales.

They have built a community of artisans and weavers, and aim to preserve the culture and knowledge for future artisans. Every article speaks a story full of dreams, innovation, creativity, and history.

Shop their rugs online:  https://www.amerrugs.com/ 

Beni Rugs

Weaving together ancient rug making techniques with a modern design perspective, Beni celebrates the magic of Moroccan rugs.

Beni began to change the way people shop for rugs. By blending tradition with modernity, they have evolved the time-honored art of rug making while introducing endless customization options in the form of color, size, and design.

Their designs take cues from many sources, including natural form, abstract painting, mosaic entryways, the landscapes of the Atlas Mountains. They have also partner with thought leaders in design who push the boundaries of the Moroccan weaving tradition.

Shop their rugs online: https://www.benirugs.com/

Capel Rugs

Capel Rugs has been in business for over 100 years, originally specializing in hand braided rugs. By the 1960s, Capel realized a demand for a more diverse product line, Capel branched out from braids and began offering imported collections from Japan and Finland. The line would continue to expand to include high-quality hand tufted and hand knotted rugs from India and China. in 1988, Capel developed the first-of-its-kind in-store gallery concept—a customizable point-of-sale environment set up as a stand-alone brand showroom—which debuted at the annual High Point Market tradeshow. In 1996, Capel partnered with Pottery Barn, which was instrumental in the revival of rectangular braided rugs by putting a fresh, colorful spin on the traditional style.

Capel Rugs are made in American factories and also source rug weaving vendors from around the world to create a collection that is unrivalled in range, unsurpassed in design and uncompromising in quality.

Shop their rugs online: https://capelrugs.com/

Feizy

Spanning the globe, Feizy has been bringing show-stopping, award-winning products to an extensive range of customers for over 47 years. From Old World to New World and everywhere in between, Feizy offers handmade, machine-made, and one-of-a-kind rugs meticulously designed and handpicked to suit an eclectic, discerning, and dynamic world.

Their same passion for rug making that began in 1973 can be seen in every knot, every tuft, and every finish of their luxury Fine Collections as well as more accessible Lifestyles Collections.

Their collection of one-of-a-kind rugs are carefully curated from around the globe. Whether you're looking for traditional rugs, or something more contemporary, they offer a diverse range of over 40,000 unique pieces to choose from.

Their concierge rug experts help customers find the perfect one-of-a-kind rug, searching through our vast selection so buyers don't have to. They'll even find options for you to try out in your space, and anything that doesn't work out can simply be sent back.

That's some pretty top notch service from a rug brand!

Shop their rugs online: https://www.feizy.com/

JUBIN Rugs

Jubin Rugs was born out of the desire to offer an extensive collection of antique, vintage and decorative rugs to those who seek to create thoughtfully designed spaces.

Jubin Rugs has a loyal clientele in the design community who consistently return for magnificent rugs and exceptional shopping experience. The intent is to find heirlooms at fair prices that can be cherished for generations.

Jubin, specializes in antique, vintage, and decorative pieces. Dedicated to quality and beauty, strong durability, and long-lasting utility.

From last quarter 18th century rugs to their latest collections, they believe rugs are "art at your feet" and there is a special piece that tells a story for each space.

Shop their rugs online: https://shopjubin.com/

Kaleen

Kaleen is a leading manufacturer, importer, and distributor of multi-category resources in today’s floor covering market, working with designers and retailers to provide beautiful top-quality rugs, carpets, and home accessories for homes around the world.

Kaleen is headquartered in Mumbai, India, and has three manufacturing units in Bikaner, Mirzapur, and Panipat where yarn rugs and broadloom are produced and shipped, using various international operations, and their United States office and distribution center is located in Dalton, Georgia.

Kaleen has been serving customers for over 50 years within the textile industry. The strength of Kaleen’s skilled artisans allows for many opportunities no matter the size or complexity of the project. 

Shop their rugs online: Home Depot, Rugs Direct, Lowes, Amazon, ShopStyle

Karastan Rugs

Karastan designers seek inspiration through tradition, works of art, nature, and modern life. These experiences result in intricate patterns, dramatic color variations, impressive textures, and bold tones—all designed to evolve and withstand the pressures of time.

Their artisans, averaging 30 years of experience, add their own personal touch to every piece. With handcrafted care, each product is thoughtfully inspected and checked for imperfections. Karastan has 90 years of experience weaving rugs and carpets, and are produced right in the United States.

Shop their rugs online: Rugs Direct

Kas Rugs

For close to 40 years, KAS has prided itself on being one of the industry's leading suppliers of innovative and fashion-forward rugs. They have partnered with renowned celebrities and designers to create lifestyle brands that open new doors and lead to greater opportunities.

Today, KAS carries close to 60 curated collections of handmade and machine-made rugs, including 6 indoor/outdoor collections. You will find looks to suit all your lifestyles ranging from casual and contemporary to traditional and classic, along with indoor/outdoor, natural, coastal and kids’ rugs. KAS is well known for being in the forefront of innovation and design and continues to bring the most unique constructions and latest design and color trends to market.

KAS is headquartered in Somerset, New Jersey with permanent showrooms in High Point and Las Vegas. KAS now services customers worldwide in every category of floor coverings and all channels of distribution including brick & mortar, eCommerce, interior designers & hospitality.

Shop their rugs online: Home Depot, Amazon, Rugs Direct, Overstock 

Loloi Rugs

Loloi serves a community of designers, decorators, and homebodies; people who care deeply about objects acquired for their home—from the materials they source to the textures they develop.

In India, their rugs are still crafted the old-world way. Every step of the process—whether it be the dip-dyeing of wool or the intricate task of weaving—is done by hand, where proud artisans keep this time-honored tradition alive.

Loloi products are designed for particular people, by particular people. It’s why we obsess over colors. Create new, intricate textures that are made to last. And even often illustrate their patterns to create beautifully-designed rugs that hold their beauty.

Shop their rugs online: https://www.loloirugs.com/pages/about

Natco

The Natco Home Group is one of the oldest and most respected names in the home furnishings industry. Since its founding in early 1917, the company has grown by exceeding its customers’ expectations. Today, Natco Home is one of the country’s largest privately owned home furnishings companies with distribution across all of North America. Positioned as a total home fashions resource, the Natco Home Group’s products are sold through the largest mass merchandisers, home centers, department stores, and clubs in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, and beyond.

Natco floor covering products offer high quality area rugs and flooring, interactive children’s rugs, vinyl flooring, runners and small rugs, crumb rubber door mats and comfort kitchen mats. In addition to floor covering products.

Natco has domestic manufacturing and fulfillment facilities located in Georgia, Rhode Island, Maine, Canada and Mexico. In addition to this, the Group has strong global relationships with overseas manufacturing and design partners in Europe, Asia, and Africa. The Group also has two of its own manufacturing facilities in China.

Shop their rugs online: Costco, Home Depot, Lowes, Kohl's

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Unique Loom

Unique Loom is a rug manufacturer based in Fort Mill, SC with collections inspired by art & the traditions of rug-weaving.

Unique Loom is committed to offering affordable styles and a variety of quality collections in addition to the largest online catalog of one-of-a-kind rugs to inspire their clients and today’s consumers, who expect more online and in-store. You'll find a selection of rugs from machine woven, hand knotted, outdoor, and naturals.

Shop their rugs online: https://www.uniqueloom.com/

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Tufenkian Artisan Carpets

Tufenkian Artisan Carpets began 30 years ago, and has revolutionized the Oriental rug business. Tufenkian carpets prides themselves on doing everything possible to satisfy the increasing consumer demand for instant gratification by keeping a huge stock of rugs “on-hand” in a range of sizes for immediate delivery.

"Immediate delivery” is not an easy goal to achieve in the textiles industry, and certainly not every company dares to try. Most rugs take 4-8 months to make and is a costly process. Tufenkian is a huge differentiator in the space.

Tufenkian Studio provides hand-knotted carpets, arguably the most difficult and time consuming to create. A 9'x12' foot Tufenkian carpet is composed of up to 1.5 million individually hand-tied knots and range from more affordable to high end designs, with attractive alternatives to choose from, whatever the requirement.

Shop their rugs online: https://www.tufenkian.com/

Did We Miss Any Rug Brands You Love?

This is by no means an exhaustive list, but it's a strong one. We know there are so many rug brands to love, and this is no doubt a list that can be expanded on. If you're a rug brand or know of a rug brand that should be featured here, we want to hear from you!

Connect with us at hello@imagine.io and send in your favorite rug brands so they may be considered for this list. 

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