Zinda means 'Alive' and these rugs definitely bring life to your room! Our Zinda range was inspired by a single sample of an old-fashioned frilled rag rug.   When placed in our shop in Scotland, it attracted much comment from our older customers who remembered making similar articles in their younger days.  They spoke of a time when Western society was more careful with its resources.  Fitted floor coverings were far less common and so it was normal practice for old clothing and bedsheets to be cut into strips and woven into rugs to bring warmth to the home.   Whilst some cultures have left the practice behind, there are others who have continued and they have much to teach us.   Every rug is different and, because of the frilled design, we find that they are not always suitable for high traffic or lots of footfall - they are best considered as 'decorative'. Please shake or use gentle spot cleaning. Take care not to dislodge the fabric.