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Do wool rugs shed?

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Do wool rugs shed?

New wool rugs are likely to shed for the first couple of months of using it, however, this is a very normal trait of a newly purchased rug and usually will stop once it is worn it after the first 3 months.

1stDibs ExpertAugust 16, 2019
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Ararat Rugs Mamluk Rug with Cusped Medallion Antique Revival Carpet Natural Dyed
Located in Tokyo, JP
Introducing the Mamluk Rug with Cusped Medallion, an outstanding example of contemporary craftsmanship influenced by centuries of tradition. This exquisite piece is handwoven in East...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Modern Bidjar-Style Wool Rug — Vibrant Colors, Dense Weave, Timeless Symmetry
Located in Norwalk, CT
Inspired by classic Persian Bidjar designs, this hand-knotted wool rug features a richly saturated palette of red, navy, and gold with intricate mirrored floral motifs. Its heavy wea...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Islamic Central Asian Rugs

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Wool

Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Runner, 2.5x8 Blue Shooting Star Indian Dhurrie
Located in Jaipur, IN
Cotton Natural Vegetable Dyed, Indigo Blue And White Shooting Star Indian Dhurrie Runner-2.5'x8' (75cm Wide x240cm Long) These special flat-weave dhurries are hand-woven with 15 ply...
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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Cotton

7x10.4 Ft Vintage Handknotted Turkish Wool Rug. Chinese Art Deco Inspired, Green
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Our overdyed rugs are all hand-knotted vintage Turkish rugs, carefully restored and reimagined in our workshop to suit a wide range of interior design styles — from modern and minima...
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Vintage 1960s Turkish Art Deco Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Heriz Persian Wool Rug In Blue with Geometric Medallions Design
Located in Norwalk, CT
This early 20th century Heriz rug features bold geometric medallions and intricate tribal motifs in rich tones of blue, red, and ivory. Crafted from durable wool, its symmetrical lay...
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Early 20th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

9 x 12 Modern Bidjar-Style Wool Rug Hand-Knotted in Blue with Mythic Motifs
Located in Norwalk, CT
A contemporary take on Persian Bidjar tradition, this wool rug features a central medallion and mirrored floral designs in sapphire, ruby, and emerald tones. Its dense weave and myth...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Islamic Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

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