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Chenille Rugs

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  1. Bauhaus 9159 Honey Gold

    Save up to 20% £350.40 - £1,022.40

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  2. Chess 9338 Honey

    Save up to 20% £319.20 - £1,276.00

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  3. Dedalo 9205 Yellow Scarab

    Save up to 20% £319.20 - £1,276.00

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  4. Hadschlu 8720 Agha Old Gold

    Save up to 20% £319.20 - £1,276.00

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  5. Heriz 8704 Amir Gold

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  6. Jacobs Ladder 8928 Central Yellow

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  7. Kirman 9377 Sunwax

    Save up to 20% £319.20 - £1,276.00

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  8. Medallion 9145 Spring Moss

    Save up to 20% £319.20 - £1,276.00

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  9. Module 9210 Yellow Meyer

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  10. Streaks 8715 Sea Bright Sunny

    Save up to 20% £319.20 - £1,276.00

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  11. Venetian Dust 9235 Rialto Gold

    Save up to 20% £319.20 - £1,276.00

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Invented by the French, refined in Scotland and made popular by the Americans.

Chenille weaving techniques were introduced by the French in the 1700s, the name chenille literally means "caterpillar" in French referring to the soft and fuzzy finish to the fabric. Alexander Buchanan refined the manufacturing process in the 1830's and manufactured shawls in Paisley, Scotland with great success. This technique was further advanced by James Templeton and William Quigley who registered a patent for weaving cords of chenille into carpets and mats. Templeton successfully manufactured tufted carpets with looms that were able to imitate the look as well as the quality of hand-woven carpets. Although Chenille can be made from a number of fibres including, polyester, wool, viscose or polypropylene, Chenille is most commonly associated with cotton as with our Louis de Poortere  rugs where cotton is used, sometimes with other fibres such as wool or polyester with stunning effect.