Strut your room's style with our Peacock Mackintosh Rug. Made of 100% wool, this hooked rug features a stylized plume pattern in chartreuse and blue with accents of black and white. It's the perfect complement to our Peacock collection.
Vendor Warranty Terms: No warranty provided
Disclaimer: 100% Wool. Pieces may vary due to the handmade nature of each product. Imported.
Whatever your style, there is no mistaking there are hundreds of different types of rugs from which to choose. It can be overwhelming, but try following these tips:
Protection
There are many elements that can cause damage to your rug. By protecting your rug from them, you can help keep it looking new, longer.
The first harmful element is the sun. Sun damage can appear in the form of fading or discoloration of your rug. To protect your rug against sun damage, you should place it in an area that doesn’t get much sunlight or use a window treatment to block the direct sun. Also remember how important it is to turn your rug once a year. This will ensure equal amounts of sun exposure over the life of your rug.
The second factor you should keep in mind is protecting your rug from water damage. Do not place potted plants directly on your rug. If you do, water can leak out of the pot and onto the rug. Moisture could potentially build there for weeks and ultimately weaken the foundation of your rug. Also, be mindful if it's in your entryway, dining or living areas. Rain droplets or spilled liquids should be dried immediately.
Lastly, you will want to protect your rug from your lovable pets. That’s right, cats and dogs can cause serious damage to rugs. Often times, dogs will use them as chew toys and cats will use them as claw-sharpening devices. Employ proper obedience methods in order to protect your rug from pet antics.
Process & Materials
The quality of a rug is often determined by two factors: process and materials. Handmade, natural material rugs may be more expensive than machine-made synthetic ones since hand-weaving is such a time-intensive process. While a hand-woven rug is considered quite luxurious, the machine-made rug process has been diligently perfected over the years. This is a good option to get the handmade look without the handmade price!
Materials used in rugs can also make a big impact on cost and quality. Wool is used in many countries, as it is a durable substance and seen as the most traditional material. Although this is the component of choice, less expensive synthetic materials are also common in the man-made marketplace today. The type of material used often varies by the country of origin. For example, Persian rugs usually incorporate soft wool, while silk is the material of choice for Chinese rugs.
Rug Producers
About the Collection
Considered a visionary, MacKenzie-Childs designs then handcrafts traditional home décor with a fun, quirky twist. From plates and planters, to teapots, tables and tureens, each MacKenzie-Childs piece is lovingly created by their team of fiercely talented artisans who love to delight and inspire customers with an unexpected take on the classics. Offering an energetic, imaginative, and happy assortment of core kitchen and entertaining accents, as well as a decorative item or two, you'll be sure to find a one-of-a-kind you simply can't live without.
Mackenzie Childs
Classically quirky
About the Expert
As the creative director for MacKenzie-Childs, Rebecca Proctor leads the design and artistic mission of this vibrant home furnishings company. Working with a team of talented designers, she has been responsible for the most extensive and successful product launches in the company's history. Passionate about her work and an inexhaustible fountain of energy, she leads her creative team with boundless enthusiasm and an engaging and buoyant personality. Her extensive world travels, experience and lifelong fascination with the designer's process provide her with a unique perspective which she keeps focused on the redefinition of "Home." She has been with the company since 1991.