Afghan Rugs & Throw Rugs
The most common rugs used in America are Afghan and throw. Afghan rugs were first made in Afghanistan, hence how they got their name, and there are some of these rugs with many holes in them. One common point among all Afghan rugs is that they are made of yarn and are stitched by hand.
The most common pattern in Afghan rugs is an octagonal shape with patterns and colors around it. These colors are added to the rug by dyes and also some are made by the use of yarn that has been made with color. These Afghan rugs are very popular among American households.
These rugs serve a dual purpose as blankets and also rugs. Some people have used these Afghan rugs that are formed as blankets but they are very uncomfortable and scratchy on the skin so many people choose to use them as rugs only. Throw rugs though are a bit different and come in all different shapes and colors.
Throw rugs are made out of almost any material. Some are made with wool and others made with fur. There are also throw rugs that are made out of plastic. These are the types of rugs that you find common in an American household. People put them down in bathrooms and also in bedrooms.
These rugs also can be put right in front of a door to keep shoes and carpet from touching. Some throw rugs are put down right on the carpet while many choose to put them on tile floor to keep the heat in your feet while you walk across it barefoot. This is how the throw rug gets its name. You throw them onto any surface and they serve a purpose.
The other reason behind the name is because when they were first made, they used a material that decayed and then they were thrown away. So whether you put them on the floor or throw at a family member that upsets you, these throw rugs will work anywhere and serve any purpose.
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I never knew there was so much behind these types of rugs. This article was very informative and I learned a lot. I especially like the history behind the throw rug. I never knew they use to decay and you would throw them away.
I think this was a great article. It was well written and really full of great ideas. I personally have always liked throw and always have a few that I trade out with the seasons.
As far as the Afghan rug, I like them, but I don’t use them. I do, however, use throw rugs and for many different purposes as described above. I just think when you are sitting on the couch watching your favorite movie it is nice to snuggle with the one you love and a throw rug.
This was a very informative article. It was great learning the terminology behind the “throw rug.” I’ve always thought afghans were very pretty. My grandmother has several antique ones hanging on the walls in her home.
Hahaha, I would have thought throw rugs got their name because they knocked people off their balance and “threw” them. But that was an interesting factoid. My mother and I used to crochet afghans when I was little, but I don’t believe either one of us even suspected that they had any connection to Afghanistan, lol.
All this time, I thought Afghans were blankets. I even have one that I won in a drawing. I didn’t realize there were rugs as well. I like the pattern and craftsmanship, so I would enjoy the rug too, I bet.
I am a really big fan of the throw rug as opposed to the Afghan. My grandmother always had an Afghan laying around the house so seeing tghem reminds me of her a lot.
One of my first rugs was an Afghan rug. I did not even know what it was called back then I just loved the way it blended with my furniture and decor. The most unusual usage of an afghan that I have seen is someone who used one as a coat. Throw rugs on the other hand they are useful everywhere!
I have to admit, I’m kind of curious about something. Some Americans felt very strongly about our political situation and harbored some very anti- Afghanistan sentiments. So I wonder if this affected the retail sales of Afghan rugs or if people even noticed the connection. I wonder if any data is available on this.
Before reading this article, I thought they were one and the same. I was proved wrong. It does go to show that you learn something everyday.
What a fascinating article. I am a crafter and I am always interested in the history behind items we commonly make and use. I did not realize that Afghans were originally meant to be rugs. We are so used to throwing them over furniture. I am going to include the information you have shared with afghans I give to others in the future.
This was very informative. We have several afghan carpets in our home. I would love to hear more about their history.