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What is Greek flokati?

What is Greek flokati?

Flokati is a pure wool rug made in Greece by a unique age-old process. For centuries, Greek rug makers have woven Flokati rugs. They were cherished as family treasures, part of brides’ dowries and used as wall-hangings and bed covers as well as rugs. Today, Flokatis are still unique.

What is flokati rug made out of?

sheep wool
The flokati rug is not to be confused with a shag rug, which can be made of virtually anything. A flokati rug is only made with heavy sheep wool, and comes in several grades, depending on how thick and heavy a rug you want. The rugs are categorized according to weight, and the weight is counted by square meter.

How do you clean a Greek flokati rug?

Use cold water on a gentle cycle and mild detergent labeled for use with wool. Let the rug air dry or tumble in the dryer on the air-fluff setting (no heat). Once the rug is dry, brush it with a metal dog brush. Bring large rugs outside and hang on a washing line or lay flat on the grass.

Where are flokati rugs made?

Greece
The modern-day versions are still made in the mountains of Greece. (In the same way that Champagne in France owns the title of “champagne” for its sparkling wine, a rug must be made of sheep’s wool and produced in Greece to be called a flokati.)

Are Flokati rugs good?

Answer- Flokati rugs are very durable and make great rugs. Its not uncommon to have your rug for 10 years or longer.. especially the 3000 and 4000 gram weights. Flokati shag rugs are inherently stain resistant due to the natural oils in the wool.

What does a flokati rug look like?

A flokati rug is a woven wool rug. They are shaggy in appearance, and are thick and soft. Modern wool or synthetic rugs may be purchased in a variety of colours.

How long does a flokati rug last?

Can you vacuum a flokati rug?

The basics of caring for your flokati should include: metal (dog) brush, cold water, fresh air or outdoors. We recommend you DO NOT VACUUM your flokati rug!

Can I vacuum a flokati rug?

Are flokati rugs still in style?

There are many manufacturers of flokati rugs available today, but all flokati rugs are still made in the traditional manner. Originally, flokati rugs were made from Greek Wool, but today because of the worldwide demand, much of it is made from New Zealand Wool, the best in the world.

Are Flokati rugs in style?

Flokati rugs have continued to maintain stylish popularity, especially for those seeing elegant and luxurious comfort in a contemporary fashionable wool shag rug. But Flokati rugs were really developed over a thousand years ago, and are still made the same way.

Are flokati rugs easy to clean?

All flokati rugs shed a little, especially during cleaning. Wash your flokati in cold water with a very mild wool soap. Wash small flokatis alone in the washing machine in cold water (unless the tag states otherwise). Air dry your rug out of direct sunlight.

How long does a Flokati rug last?

Can you wash flokati?

What is shag and flokati rug?

A flokati rug is a wool rug, and it is a shag rug; but, Flokati rugs are also a very uniquely made wool shag rug with a completely different look and feel. Flokati rugs are hand woven, and are used in many configurations in home decor.

What is a flokati rug?

Flokati is a pure wool rug made in Greece by a unique age-old process. For centuries, Greek rug makers have woven Flokati rugs. They were cherished as family treasures, part of brides’ dowries and used as wall-hangings and bed covers as well as rugs.

What should I look for when buying a flokati?

Beware of imposters whose flokati base contains polyurethane to save on the cost of wool. The cost savings results in an extremely dangerous fire hazard due to the non-wool backing being flamable. Our genuine wool Flokatis are handmade in Greece and are made entirely of 100% pure wool, which is a natual fire retardant.

Are flokatis a fire hazard?

The cost savings results in an extremely dangerous fire hazard due to the non-wool backing being flamable. Our genuine wool Flokatis are handmade in Greece and are made entirely of 100% pure wool, which is a natual fire retardant. Got questions? Call us at 1-800-755-8067