Asparagus Interiors Inc.

I recently received a call from an Odegard carpet rep. She reviewed the product line with me and spoke about the virtues of the environmentally friendly rug line.

The Odegard carpet line incorporates these eco-friendly features:

• Natural fibers – wool and silk
• Natural dyes from sources such as the madder red root, pomegranate peel, walnut shells and indigo plan extracts
• Woven by adult craftsman – validated by the RugMark, a non profit organization ensuring that child labor was not used

What should I be looking for when purchasing an Oriental Rug?

• A rug should lay flat and strait on the floor
• Good quality wool has a noticeable glow, feels fleecy, a little oily and soft
• Has lively – lustrous wool – colors will not fade or bleed with natural light
• Elements of the carpet’s design fit naturally together
• Find a good, trusted rug dealer that is well established, check out www.rugmark.org
• Bring color samples from upholstery or drapery to go with the rug
• Determine the desired pile height and thickness based on durability needs
• Consider if you want a traditional or contemporary design
• Due to the nature of a handmade product the rug may have some minor inconsistencies ask the dealer if noticeable