Jute area rugs are now making their way into the home decorating scene.

Jute is the finest and softest natural floor covering materials. Its soft texture makes jute rugs a welcome choice for bedroom floors, but jute is not a practical material for areas of heavy wear.

Jute fibers are composed primarily of the plant materials cellulose, lignin, and pectin. A long, shiny fiber that can be spun into coarse, strong threads, the fibers are off-white to brown and 3 to 15 feet long. Jute is a rainy season crop that grows best in warm, humid climates. China, India, and Bangladesh rank as the world's main producers of jute.

These features make jute area rugs a natural choice for families concerned with allergies and the environment.