For many consumers, artificial silk, also known as art silk, is an acceptable or desirable alternative to real silk in area rugs. Art silk can be made from rayon, mercerized cotton, polyester ...

In patterned rugs, “very often we have a wool background and then highlight the motif with silk, because it helps it pop,” said Ms. Joicey-Cecil, of the Rug Company.

Zarin says, “The rugs feel like they’re made of silk.” So while they are inexpensive, they don't look cheap. A contemporary look from the Uptown collection. Ngoc Minh Ngo ...

As you can imagine, silk rugs are generally costly and the regular upkeep that they require might not be worth the fuss. That's why you'll want to keep these rugs in low-traffic areas in your home.

The 40-year old Room & Board produces its Impression Rug in collaboration with India-based partner Obeetee Rugs, one of the first in the industry to set up water treatment plants and air pollution ...

Here's something to want: a transitional silk-and-wool rug from Mohr & McPherson's Oracle collection, which effortlessly blends the antique and avant-garde.