seagrass seagrass rug

From grass to a finished weave.

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Seagrass Buyers Guide

Seagrass is grown in the paddy fields of rural China. This region is known for cultivating the finest quality seagrass fibre.

Salt water plays a key role in the production of seagrass and there are related species that grow naturally in shallow seas. Though not strictly a grass, seagrass has a distinctive hay-like scent that is mainly lost after it is harvested. The appeal of seagrass stems from its tones of beige, brown and green that are evident even when the fibres are spun into yarn.

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The floorcovering

Seagrass rugs are available in different qualities, styles and weaves including original, basketweave and herringbone.


Suitability of Seagrass Rugs

Seagrass rugs have a strength and natural stain resistance that makes them a practical and versatile natural floor covering. However, they are unsuitable for stairs and castor use, and areas where high moisture levels are likely such as bathrooms.

  • Light Domestic Use:YES
  • Heavy Domestic Use:YES
  • Castor Chair Use:NO
  • Stairways:NO
  • Bathrooms:NO

Seagrass compared with other popular natural floor covering materials

Suitability
Bamboo
Coir
Jute
Paper
Seagrass
Sisal
Sisool
Wool
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