Rug Love of The Day (#RLOTD):

Today’s Rug Love Of The Day goes to this contemporary, hand knotted, blue medallion, vintage worn area rug from India. The simplistic beauty in its color and design will give any room a zen-like feng sui feeling. It is said that the color blue symbolizes trust, confidence and loyalty and gives a feeling of serenity and cleanliness. It is also believed that is suppresses appetite for all us eaters out there! (slowly raises his hand in confirmation of being a Fooder)  The brown design with the blue vintage worn look, gives this area rug a neutral subtlety that allows it to stand out while remaining  cool, calm and collective. It can be paired with many different environments and easily fit into place. To learn more about how colors can affect mood and for other interior design fun, visit Rhiannon’s website and check out the article, “Interior Design Colors Can Affect Your Mood.” To view or purchase more area rugs like this, head to Utah Rugs and type the ID number 30825 in the search bar. Remember, whatever your decision of how to use it to decorate your humble abode, do it for the love of the rug! We’d also like to extend our deepest gratitude and congratulations to Stanley “P” The Sari silk, for being awarded as the Rug Love Of The Day (#RLOTD) runner up! Hold your threads up high Stanley “P”, you have nothing to be ashamed about and everything to be proud about! We have nothing but Rug Love for ya! 🙂 

Stanley “P”: The Apologetic Sari Silk Rug

Utah Rugs recently conducted an interview with the Sari Silk, Rug Love Of The Day (#RLOTD) contestant Stanley “P”; in order to catch up on how he was doing and to see how he felt about being in the running for the Rug Love Of The Day award. This is what was recorded during the interview. 

[Stanley timidly enters from the right of the screen, taking cautious steps not to disrupt or break any of the equipment on set. While talking to a staff member off set, in a soft empathetic voice he says]

“I’m really sorry about that lamp Peter, whatever I can do to fix it or help please let me know. It’s like that thing came out of nowhere…kinda…sorta…right?”

[slowly turning toward the camera he see’s the little red dot is on and with an embarrassed face begins to whisper]

“Are we rolling right now?…we are? Oh my goodness I’m so sorry.

[as soon as he let those words slip out of his mouth, a deep frustration engendered on his face that made it evident he was very upset at himself for his choice of words. He has a seat and begins]

Hi, I’m Stanley “P” but most people call me Pickles…

[pauses for a moment, looking down at the grown while softly biting his cheek ]

“…even though my last name is PICKLER I’m the joke of the Rug Community all because of an incident with a jar of pickles one Thanksgiving. Silly ole’me trying to impress a female rug I had thread-fully fancied for some time now, I ended up making a complete mess of it…literally.  Trying to be the “Fruit of the Loom” I of course end up being the FOOL of the loom.

[looks away from the camera shaking his head]

I’ve tried to fit in; I even went to see a doctor. He diagnosed that my knots were in a bunch due to life related stress and gave me a prescription to go see Dr. Weaver for re-thread therapy…I’m clumsy not crazy Doc geesh.

[pauses in a deep thought]

The truth is I know what my problem is. Being a Sari Silk I have a constant tendency to apologize and say “I’m sorry” for things that aren’t even my fault. Sure I have some mishaps here and there, but what rug doesn’t? Show me a rug who has never made a mistake and I’ll show you a failure. I truly believe it is our individual imperfect threading that makes each rug unique and standout while fitting in at the same time. So I guess what I’m getting at is, may be the reason why I’m so apologetic is because, yes, at times I’m clumsy. But may be the reason I’m so clumsy is because I’ve been afraid to be myself in regards for others feelings; constantly not allowing my threads to shine and numbing and dumbing myself down in order to make others around me feel more comfortable. And in doing so…I’ve completely jeopardized my own comfortableness, and personality.

[looks directly into the camera]

So as far as being nominated as a contender for the Rug Love Of The Day award, I’m thrilled about it. My name is Stanley “P” and for once in my life I’m sorry…that I’m not sorry.

[camera pans out, he exits screen until he’s no longer in camera frame. All of a sudden a loud sound of pots, pans and other things crashing off screen occur, followed by a familiar voice]

“…I…am…SO…sorry.”

[END SCENE]

The Largest Persian Rug Woven In Modern Times

Truly a phenomenal piece of art to look at, this  60,468 square foot rug is the largest Persian rug to be woven in modern times. Measuring larger than a football field, the rug was made on nine different looms in nine-piece sections and joined together after delivery. It took six months to research the DESIGN in order to make sure the colors blend together correctly, while keeping the traditional Persian rug design. The Persian rug is composed of four shades of green, five blues, four reds, six shades of cream and six other colors that accentuate its beauty. Its design is suppose to represent and reflect the sculptured work in the ceiling of the mosque where prayer occurs. Truly amazing in every way imaginable, this rug is definitely a masterpiece work of art and beautiful to look at.

Utah Rugs: Area Rugs That Spark Your Pinterest

Hello everyone! I hope this article finds you well and in good spirits! And if not may be this will help! Utah Rugs, located in Salt Lake City, now has a Pinterest account where you can view some of our latest  newly acquire rugs, as well as other inventory that we have in stock! Think of our Pinterest account as an online collection of swatches for rugs that you can pick andchoose from. Our categories of rugs consist of: traditional rugs, modern rugs, transitional rugs, over dyed collection, patchwork collection and more! Utah Rugs has some of the finest rugs in Salt Lake City due to the fact that they are all handmade and given special attention to maintain their quality and value. There’s no need to wait any longer, head over to Utah Rugs Pinterest account now and start viewing your new rug today!

COMING SOON! Utah Rugs New Webisode: “A Rugs Life”

You ever wonder what rugs would be like if they were alive? What they might say? How they might feel or see the world? Well we are proud to announce that Utah Rugs will be filming its first YouTube video webisode, “A Rugs Life” (cue crowd applause, whistles and chants).  A Rugs Life is a webisode about the everyday life of an area rug in Salt Lake City and his social interaction with his rug-buds  and other area rugs within the rug community. This video will dive into the wondrous and mysterious world of rugs from a rugs perspective; getting the underlying truth of what really goes on within the threads of their designed minds. Filming will be underway the following month of October as we are excited for all that is to come and to share their story with you. We will keep you posted with updates on the progress of “A Rugs Life” and let you know when it will be airing on YouTube! I hope you are as excited as we are and that you tune in when it airs! Whatever you do when it comes to decorating remember to do it for the love of the rug!

 

Rug Love of The Day (#RLOTD):

Today’s Rug Love Of The Day goes to this modern Tibetan weave area rug,  composed of wool texture, originating from India. Its design as well as colors produce a clean and desirable  feel that could distinguish a room. The pairing of the colors blend very well together making this a perfect piece for any high energy or moderate styled interior. For more information on this uniquely handcrafted area rug, head to Utah Rugs  where we have some of the finest rugs in Salt Lake City and enter the ID number 33036 in the search bar. Do it for the love of the rug!

Rug Love of The Day (#RLOTD):

Contemporary rugs are the rugs of today. They are the “here and now” works of many modern artists such as Andy Warhol, Plum Blossom from Karastan, and even designer brands like Calvin Klein. They differ from traditional rugs by the way they look and sometimes feel. As oppose to traditional rugs which are made up of neutral and tempered colors, contemporary rugs are often composed of vivid, vibrant and more live-like colors that stand out. The geometric patterns used on contemporary rugs are often reminiscent of the famous painter Pablo Picasso’s bold cubism paintings. Sophisticated patterns such as curved, floral and polka dot design, are often features that identify contemporary rugs. With the many designs and color ranges of contemporary rugs, it’s easier to find and match a rug of your liking to almost any household theme; such as today’s Rug Love Of The Day composed of a Tibetan weave wool material originating from India. Today there is a high demand for not only contemporary rugs, but traditional rugs with a new twist on them with color reformation such as over-dying and wash erased. For more information on this rug visit Utah Rugs and enter the ID number 30275 in the search bar. Do it for the love of the rug!

Overton “O”: The Personified Traditional Rug

This is an interview conducted of the unheard voice of a Traditional Rug searching for his rightful place within the world.

[Clears his throat, looks directly into the camera and begins]

“Eh eh ehmm. Okay. Here goes nothing. Umm Hi. My name is Overton, but most of my friends call me ‘O.'”

[Begins to mumble under his breath]

“I can’t believe I’m doing this.”

[Takes a deep breath and begins again]

“…I guess what I’m looking for when it comes to a house is a home ya know? People call me crazy and say that I have a few loose threads in my head but I don’t really care what they think of me. My mother tells me to pay them no threads because a thread is a terrible thing to waste.”

[ He begins to twirl his threaded fingers in a circular motion as his gaze drifts downward and away from the camera  toward his feet. It is evident that he is in deep thought]

“What happened to tradition? Where has it gone? Don’t get me wrong I see it every so often here and there, but not in an abundance; not like it used to be.”

[He pauses for a moment]

“Sometimes I think it’s hiding from us. And sometimes I like to think that I might wake up one day and it’s back! I have no problem adjusting to the new ways or blending in with them. I just still believe in the traditional way of things; white picket fence, family dog,  red front door, neighbors that actually know each other, say hello and invite each other over for barbecues, dinners and even bingo may be.”

[Fixes his gaze upon the camera in a timid and bashful way and through a chuckle says]

“Okay may be bingo’s a stretch but it could happen. I just want to be able to be the one to greet people with my warm and friendly presence when they walk through the front doorway or feel like I’m part of the family at the dining room table as we go over how our days went and the fun upcoming events the family has. And should the Mr. and Mrs. decide to promote me to their bedroom quarters, I just want to be the best rug possible for them; bringing life and excitement to the room while maintaining my classic reserve and adding even more value to the bedroom. So may be I was mistaken about what I said in the beginning; I do want a house. I want a house that I can transform into a home. I may not know much, but I understand enough to know that whatever house I end up at they won’t regret choosing me. I’m sure of that. I am Overton “O” and I am your Traditional Rug.”

[Looks long and hard into the camera with a face of determination, truth and affection as the camera zooms in slowly and then cuts] 

(Here is a picture of Overton in his best suit)

Rug Love of The Day (#RLOTD):

Today’s Rug Love Of The Day goes to this contemporary, hand knotted, sari silk area rug with origins from India. This is one of the new additions to our collection! The multicolored pattern makes for a beautiful decoration within the household and can be paired with different environments to bring any room to life; dining room, living room, bedroom, hallway, doorway, YOU NAME IT! Being that it’s composed of silk its texture has a very unique and smooth “feel good” touch to it! To view more information on this beautifully handcrafted area rug, head to Utah Rugs and type the ID number 27304 in the search bar. This is the kind of rug you can admire for a lifetime, but whatever you decide remember to do it for the love of the rug!

Rug Love of The Day (#RLOTD):

Today’s Rug Love Of The Day goes to this contemporary, hand knotted, K2 collection area rug with origins from Pakistan. It’s unique patchwork pattern and use of both warm and neutral colors makes for a very interesting area rug. Its variation of colors gives it a punch of personality that can easily fit with many surroundings and its Tetris-like design gives it a chic look while still remaining vividly alive. To view or purchase this area rug head to Utah Rugs and type the ID number 22025 in the search bar. Whatever your decision of how to use it do it for the love of the rug!