Mohair shag rugs are definitely shagalicious because they are made from long goats hair that is the ultimate natural shag. The Rug Company has some beautiful shagalicious rug creations that are made from Himalayan goats and crafted in India. You’ll also find that the large blankets and shawls that are made from mohair make wonderful bedroom area rugs that can be snuggly and soft on the toes.
Isn’t Mohair a Tough Goat’s Hair that’s woven into mats?
Yes and no. The shag mohair shag rugs I’m describing are not intended for high traffic areas and are best in living rooms, bedrooms and dens or as throws on footstools and sofas. They are so soft and have such fine hair they don’t take well to being soiled or spilt on, so take care to look after them and not use them as entrance rugs or on stairs. I’m talking about the real soft long hair shagalicious rug designs that use mohair in long shaggy strands and not the heavy woven rugs that are made in Turkey or Greece or Nepal and have been felted or matted or knotted or woven tightly. Shag rugs are usually raw in the sense that they are not woven in carpets but may in fact be a goat or sheep skin or a very light weave that is similar to a mohair sweater.
Mohair Throw and Knee Rugs
The most common use for mohair shag rugs is to throw on the floor when you want to sit and snuggle before a fire or when you just want something to toss over your legs or knees while you read. St. Alberts Textiles has a wide range of these fabulous rugs that are really shagalicious and snuggable, but aren’t carpet in the true sense of the word. Something similar would be the Tartan Rugs that may be mohair or lambswool and may be known as Scottish clan tartans used to wrap exposed legs or feet on cold days. They are also excellent for footstools and sofa covers or throws, and are great as a little something to wake up to on a chilly winter morning. Whether you keep it on the floor or at the foot of the bed or tossed over an armchair or stool, a mohair rug or tartan will be a unique shag rug for your home or cottage.
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