Australia and New Zealand luxurious wool rugs are some of the most beautiful area rugs in the world, as well as being very smart. They are practically magic. I will tell you why.

Pure and simple, 100% sheepskin has remarkable properties. It is not man made, as nature created this wool from the sheep and lambs. It is a much smarter than made-made creation of fibers. The fibers from the designer area rugs that are wool breath and give or retain moisture. They are hollow and can absorb up to 35% of their own weight in moisture, without feeling moist or wet. Therefore, the sheepskin keep you dry regardless of the weather. Why is this so important? In the cooler months it will keep you dry and warm. In the warmer months it will keep you cool and dry. It’s the free flow of air between you and the sheepskin that creates this magic effect.

If you think in terms of leather or vinyl you will realize what I’m saying here in regard to change in temperature. When it’s hot, leather and vinyl are hot. When it’s cold, they are icy cold. Not so with the sheepskin rugs. We know mothers love the lambskins and fleece baby blankets. Why? It keeps baby dry and warm in winter and dry and cool in summer. Keep baby off damp floors when you lay them down on the lambskin or sheepskin rugs or fleece baby blanket.

Oh, lets not forget the kids. A very cool look to the kids room and the incredible qualities of the sheepskins, keeping them also off the damp floor when playing with their games, is a great idea. Lets rock kids rooms with kids soccer ball area rugs.

Wonderful wonders of wool - it’s strong. This means it will last with minimal care for years and years. You can vacuum it, shake it and brush it. And once in a while you might sponge off a spill and blot dry with a towel. You can also wash it. Yup, your contemporary area rugs. Wash it by hand or gentle cycle in the washing machine. Pretty amazing.

Lets look at some more natural qualities of wool rugs… sheepskin and curly lambskin rugs to be exact.

1. Retains it shape.

2. Will not shed.

3. Resists wrinkles, piling, soiling, snags or tears. It’s stronger ounce for ounce than steel.

4. Static free.

5. Wind proof.

6. Warm when wet.

7. Naturally fire or flame resistant.

8. Water resistant.

9. Washable - machine or hand wash your sheepskin.

10. A natural moisturizer - why? The wool contains lanolin. Quite a high level of lanolin, actually. Lanolin is a natural substance derived from sheepskin rugs raw wool. It is a highly effective substance, which acts as a lubricant and moisture barrier. Recognized for it’s unique properties for centuries and has not been duplicated by scientists the world over to date. Natures smart qualities.

And it’s organic. Yes, organic means earth friendly, man friendly. Its value is not only ecological, but also aesthetic. Designer rugs - Mango are a fantastic option when looking at going “green” for the earth and cool for your family and friends when kicking up your home decor with a truly magical large wool sheepskin rug.

It should be noted that the sheepskin pelts that are used to makeup these beautiful area rugs, come from sheep raised for food, not primarily raised for their hides. The hides or pelts are a recycled byproduct of the sheep, when raised for food and no endangered species are used in the creation of high quality New Zealand & Australian sheepskin rugs.