Karastan rugs first came about in 1928. When Marshall Fields started using looms, they were able to produce woven rugs, and from there, a new company was born. These rugs first went under the name "Mystery Rugs, " and people were indeed mystified about many of the qualities they had that were ahead of their times.

Karastan went a step beyond what others might, asking people not only to look at - but also to step on and test - their Kirman pattern at the 1933-34 World's Fair. Obviously, it came out looking terribly dirty, and all viewers were sure nothing could be done about it. Yet, with just a simple cleaning, it came out looking as good as new, to the surprise of everyone.

The company has expanded since its initial creation. Now, you can find almost any sort of rug you want, in any size starting from 2' 10" by 5' 9", and in wool or synthetic fibers. But these are just the start of your choices, and no matter what your home needs, you're bound to be able to find the perfect thing for your situation.

Besides making new products, the company also innovated ideas already in place. For example, the material sisal was covered in rugs, but upkeep on products was very difficult - or at least it was until the creation of Sisal Wool. It was no longer necessary for people to have to spend a lot of time cleaning the carpet they loved.

Another tool designed to make certain products more desirable was TeaWash, invented in 1997, which made carpets look old. This in itself doesn't sound appealing, but it gave the rugs it was used on a very antique appearance, so that they appeared more valuable and expensive than they were for both buyers and all who saw them.

Their most recent development is a line called Sharpura, which came about in 2006. It retained much about what was loved in all their other lines, but was specifically designed toward more modern interior design, using colors that worked well and blended into a variety of settings. Again, you have several options within this set.

There's far more to be said about the Karastan Company and its products, but even this should be enough to provoke your interest. With seemingly endless choices that should provide something for everyone, what's holding you back? If interested, you should take a look and start finding the perfect rug for you as soon as possible.