We make beautiful rugs in a variety of fibers to suit different tastes, needs and budgets. Your NIBA rug consultant can explain the unique properties of each fiber and guide you to the right decision for your design project.
Chinese Silk
Used in Nepal, this luxurious fiber absorbs dyes extremely well and yields rich saturated colors with a translucent luster and unmatched brilliance. Silk is extremely high in tensile strength. Because silk yarns are much thinner and finer than wool, more silk is needed per square foot of rug.
Bangalore Silk
Only available in India and from the region of Bangalore, this hand carded and pot dyed silk creates a very antique, striated appearance. Used for our Persian knot rugs, Bangalore silk has a very soft, velvet-like texture.
Tencel
A less expensive alternative to silk, Tencel is a man-made textile made from a natural cellulose fiber. Rugs made from Tencel provide rich color saturation, excellent durability and soft texture. Tencel rugs can be produced using various construction techniques, from hand-tufted to flatweave.
