Rugberry Journal

Greige Wool Rug in a styled living room in daylight, hand tufted New Zealand wool in a grey that leans warm.

North and South Light: How Rugs Change Colour

The same rug can look grey at noon and beige at night. Window direction and LED colour temperature both shift it, and a swatch is the only true test.

Ombré Taupe Rug in a living room, hand tufted New Zealand wool in warm grey and brown.

Buying Guide

Choosing a Rug Colour That Outlasts Trends

A rug colour that lasts starts with the floor and the light, not the sofa. Here is how to read both, and why restrained tones age well.

Cabella Wool & Silk Rug in Flax on a pale oak floor in a styled living room.

Care

Rugs on Wooden Floors in Indian Homes

Laminate and engineered wood are common in Bengaluru and Pune flats. A rug suits them well, with a few precautions about sun, grit, backing and monsoon damp.

Ivory Wool Rug in a styled living room facing the sea, hand tufted New Zealand wool in bright daylight.

Care

Sunlight and Rug Fading in Indian Homes

Strong afternoon sun changes the colour of any rug over time. Here is how to slow it in a west facing Indian room.

Grain Wool Rug in Flax in a styled living room, a pale handloom wool rug in soft daylight.

Care

Holi and Rugs: Protect Before the Colour

The best Holi rug care happens the night before. Here is how to protect your rugs, and the first steps if gulal still gets in.

Grain Wool Rug in Russet in a styled reading corner, handloom wool in a warm red brown.

Festivals

Diyas, Incense and Rugs: Fire Sense at Home

Diyas and agarbatti are part of daily life in many Indian homes. Here is how to keep them and your rugs safely apart.

Stratum Knotted Rug in Dune on a Kota stone floor in a styled living room.

Colour

Rugs on Kota, Granite and Stone Floors

Kota, granite and Jaisalmer stone each have a strong colour of their own. Here is how to choose a rug that sits well on each, either in tone or in contrast.

Grain Wool Rug in Tan on a polished marble floor in a styled living room.

Care

A Daily Rug Routine for Busy Households

Most rug damage in Indian homes comes from the daily jhadu and pocha. Here is a simple routine your household help can follow instead.

Savannah Jute Rug in a styled living room with a pale limestone floor, hand knotted jute with a firm, textured surface.

Care

Fringe on Rugs: Why Some Have It

Fringe is the warp of a knotted or woven rug, left long past the last row. Here is why some rugs have it, and how it fares in a busy Indian home.

Grain Wool Rug in mochaccino in a living room, a low handloom wool rug in a mid brown.

Care

Rugs and Dust in Indian Cities

Dust is part of life in Delhi, Bengaluru and Pune. The right rug surface and a steady routine keep it from settling into the pile for good.