Cotton Rag Rug

A cotton rag rug is a rug that many people use in their home. You will generally find this rug inside, perhaps in the bathroom, or in the living room. These rugs are made from cotton, are very soft, and are perfect for being a soft and gentle place upon which to set your feet. They are also a bit cultural, having a more natural look than other rugs that you can get for your home.

Cotton rag rugs have a number of different uses and advantages, but they also retain the right to say that they are perhaps the simplest concept in rug history. All they are is a simple cloth rug, woven together.

Some are a bit fancy, but most of them are just woven simply. If you are looking to buy a cotton rag rug, then here are a few things to consider before making your purchase.  

Cotton Rag Rugs – Purchase Considerations 

First, there is color to think about. What room is the cotton rag rug going to go in? What colors is it going to have to match? Cotton rag rugs come in almost any color, but this does not necessarily mean either that every color will work for every situation!  

You need to judge the situation as if it were any other kind of rug. In a black and white room, the rug should be the opposite color as the floor. If the room is full of natural neutrals, choose cotton rag rugs that complement the drapes, bedding, or shower curtain. Dark green, tan, black, and pink seem to be pretty popular colors for these types of rugs, so maybe this will give you some different colors to think about.  

Remember that most of these rugs come in around a two feet by three feet size, so you will not need to worry so much about it fitting in. They will fit pretty much anywhere, so long as you have a surface at least that big.

Many people use cotton rag rugs in the kitchen, or right in front of the shower. They absorb water nicely, which makes them ideal for the bathroom, but they also wash and dry easily (see the instructions on your own rug to find any cautions for machine washing or drying). So throwing them in the washing machine, and then the dryer, is really easy and makes taking care of them pain-free.

Price is generally not a major issue with these rugs because they are simply not that expensive, in part thanks to the cotton material. You can pick up several of them relatively cheaply, making them perfect for putting all over the house. You can even put one in every room if you want, and usually this can be done a lot cheaper with cotton rag rugs than it could be done with any other type of rug.

Cotton rag rugs also wear well, and they will last you a pretty long time. They are a good choice for any room, that is for sure. They might not be sturdy enough to stand up to the duties of a winter-time front door mat, but they can do about everything else.