MAINTENANCE OF YOUR NORKI RUG
Caring for Your Hide Rug: A Guide to Preserve Its Beauty and Longevity
A hide rug is a statement piece that brings elegance and warmth to your home. Whether it’s a cowhide, sheepskin, or shearling model, proper care will help maintain its appearance and quality over the years. Though relatively simple, caring for a hide rug requires some specific steps and precautions to ensure its durability and allow it to retain its natural beauty.
In this article, discover how to care for your Norki hide rugs with practical tips and professional advice. Here’s everything you need to know to effectively maintain your rug and provide it with the proper care.
Tips for Maintaining a Hide Rug:
Regular Vacuuming: Regularly vacuum the rug with a soft brush attachment or a brush specifically designed for hide rugs. This helps remove dust, dirt, and debris that can accumulate and damage the hide.
Routine Rotation: Rotate the rug periodically to prevent uneven wear. Constant exposure to direct sunlight can also cause discoloration, so rotating the rug will help minimize these effects.
Avoid Direct Sunlight Exposure: Dyed hide rugs should not be exposed to direct sunlight for prolonged periods, as this can cause discoloration. It’s best to place the rug in an area away from direct sunlight.
Avoid Excess Moisture: Cowhide rugs don’t handle moisture well. Avoid placing them in damp areas or areas exposed to water leaks. If the rug becomes stained or wet, use an absorbent cloth to remove excess moisture and let it air dry.
Specialized Cleaning: For stains, gently blot them with a soft, clean cloth. Avoid using harsh chemicals or standard carpet cleaners, as they can damage the hide. We recommend consulting a professional hide rug cleaner to remove persistent stains or for a deep cleaning.
Our in-house design team customizes each rug in our collections to suit your interior.
Contemporary and Graphic Custom-Made Rugs
Every rug crafted in our workshop is an exclusive piece with a sophisticated, customizable design. The signature excellence of Norki is reflected in each creation. Our rugs blend materials elegantly, with organic, natural shapes, and colours that are either soft or bold, always with a creative flair. Our in-house design office develops and adapts each rug in our Collections to suit your interior.
Our Rugs Are Made from Natural Materials
Our sheepskin and shearling rugs offer numerous valuable physical properties.
- Wool regulates humidity and can absorb up to 30% of its weight without feeling damp. Thanks to its thermal and humidity-regulating properties, wool maintains a healthy, dry environment that naturally prevents allergen proliferation.
- Wool is composed of keratin, like human hair and nails, so it doesn’t cause skin allergies or respiratory illnesses.
- The insulating properties of wool, especially its ability to slow air flow, allow it to act as natural air conditioning, maintaining an ideal thermal comfort. In short, wool keeps you cool in summer and warm in winter.
With a flash point around 560°C, wool burns very slowly and doesn’t spread flames. It extinguishes easily and produces little smoke when burning, also neutralizing certain harmful Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs), like formaldehyde. Wool also doesn’t produce static electricity, which makes maintenance easier as it doesn’t attract dust.
Create Your Custom Hide Rug with Norki
At Norki, we believe a rug should be more than just an accessory – it should reflect a unique style, an ambiance, and enhance your space. Whether you’re looking for a custom hide rug to bring natural warmth to your mountain chalet or add elegance to your Parisian apartment, our expertise and attention to detail transform each piece into an exclusive creation that combines your vision with our commitment to quality.
Our custom design process starts with you: your preferences, your interior style, and your specific needs. From selecting the finest hides to determining the shape, dimensions, and colours, we work alongside you to create a piece that integrates harmoniously into your space. Each rug is handcrafted in our workshop, where our skilled artisans cut, assemble, and finish each hide with care, bringing a unique piece to life.
With years of experience in custom rug creation, Norki guarantees that each detail—from the natural patterns of the hide to subtle stitching—will meet your expectations and embody the excellence of Maison Norki. Our in-house design team and production team are fully committed to transforming your ideas into a timeless piece that adds warmth, texture, and sophistication to any room.
Explore the possibilities of a unique, luxurious hide rug with us. At Norki, we are ready to respond to all your requests, ensuring a smooth design experience and a remarkable final product that will enhance your interior. Contact us today to start your custom rug project and add a personalized touch of elegance to your space!
