Of the many traditions in the art of rug making, the braided rug is the one true American form.  Its history is rooted in the pioneering spirit of America's early settlers.  The ancient Romans were the first to braid strands together to create stronger, more durable ropes of fabric.  Then about 300 years ago, early American pioneers began braiding together scraps of cloth and stitching them together to create large braided rugs that could be produced at home.  An American tradition was born.

These early settlers lived off the land, and couldn't afford fancy rugs from Europe.  Inspired by Native American weaving desgins, they recycled scraps of wool, cotton, and burlap from old blankets, clothing, and other fabrics.  They braided these scraps together then stitched the braids in concentric rings and ovals.  The many different types of cloth used in each rug created the signature color patterns of braided rugs that we recognize today.  Over the years, the craft of rug braiding was handed down from generation to generation and remains as one of the few truly American decor traditions.

While Homespice Decor braided rug designs are uniquely American, they are made with traditional Indian craftsmanship.  These craftsmen are highly trained and continue in India's long legacy of world-renown rug manufacturing.  Homespice Decor has woven together the finest in American tradition with the legacy of Indian rug craftsmanship to produce a brand of braided rugs without equal in the world.