Silk doesn’t have to cost the earth! Yes, a pure silk rug is the ultimate luxury but lets face it, not everyone can afford a pure silk rug.

Luckily, there are beautiful alternatives that are still ethically and conscientiously made using natural fibres that will give you the softness and luxury of silk without the price tag to go with it.

ruthie L. designs’ latest collection, THE SECRETS OF NATURE has some beautiful options if you are looking for that luxury and indulgence. Too Soon the Fragrance Fades, hand knotted in bamboo silk with its almost Marimekko style, based on a water colour painting is just gloriously soft to touch. Bamboo silk is a natural fibre that comes yes you guessed it – from the bamboo plant! The cellulose from the plant is extracted and left to dry. Once it is expelled it becomes a soft and silky fibre. What makes bamboo silk so special is that it is considered a sustainable fibre as it grows so quickly and does not require replanting. Bamboo Silk is highly durable and breathable and is also considered hypoallergenic. It feels gloriously cool underfoot and resembles silk in its softness and sheen.

Another beautiful bamboo silk rug from the SECRETS OF NATURE COLLECTION is Shimmering Gravel. With its on trend colour palette of soft pinks and corals it will leave you feeling indulged and peaceful.

Something a bit different is Fire Radiance, a delightfully soft and shiny rug made from banana silk. True to its name in beautiful flickering colours reminiscent of the flames of a fire this rug will bring a sense of warmth and texture into any space. Banana silk comes from the trunk of the banana plant so is also sustainable. It is more fragile than bamboo silk and is perfectly suitable for lower traffic areas like bedrooms with its cool softness underfoot.

Anyone can indulge in the luxury of a silk rug!

Source: Ruthie L. Designs

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