8 Styles of Southwestern Rugs
By: John Murray

If you have a southwestern or Navajo decor you are going to be very pleased with the rugs that are available to complete your room. Southwestern rugs are a work of art and very affordable. They are very versatile! Here are 8 styles of Southwestern Rugs that are very popular.

1. Southwestern Handmade Area Rugs

Handmade are rugs will contain Southwestern colors, designs, and figures. They may use subtle desert tones are vibrant bright colors depending on the design. These Southwest rugs are perfect for a bedroom, porch, kitchen, sun room, living room rugs, or family room.

2. Southwestern Spirit Rugs

Southwest spirit area rugs draws use a wide variety of colors and design that are tied to the spirituality of the people. They are normally made of Indian wool although that may vary depending on where you purchase your rug. The spiritual characters are embodied throughout the rug and presented in a variety of patterns and forms. These look great in a bedroom, kitchen, or large bathroom.

3. Modern Southwestern Rugs

Much of the modern southwest rugs come from the Albuquerque New Mexico area where the Spanish and Native American histories are merged to form beautiful wool area rugs that depict Southwestern scenes. Done in mix of soft earth tones but with vibrant color accents or designs. Perfect for a trendy living room, a rec room, family room, or sun room.

4. Timberlake Southwestern Rugs

Bob Timberlake is a well known designer of Southwest designs producing colors that are bolder than the normal Southwestern collections. Each of his rugs is handmade and unique. If you are looking for a designer rug Timberlake collection is definitely worth having a look it. They look fabulous in any room.

5. Mexican Guadalupe Rugs

Handmade depicting Mexican figures and designs in vibrant designs and patterns. Most designs are directly linked to the history of the Mexican people. These beautiful works of art are the perfect addition to any southwestern or Navajo decor. They are a wonderful mix of colors and designs that are pleasing to the eye.

6. Oaxaca Mexico Rugs

Hand loomed 100% wool these flat weave rugs are created in the Oaxaca Mexico one of the southwest states. There are no two rugs alike. Each is its own masterpiece. The designs are based on Mayan and Mexican traditional patterns but each is somewhat different because the artists' interpretation and style affect the look of the rug. These gorgeous rugs are perfect for a southwestern decor. They look great in front of a hearth or in the center of a room. They are truly a work of art.

7. Mohair Rugs

Mohair is traditional wool for use in Southwestern rugs. These rugs are woven with intricate ancient designs of the past. These rugs are beautifully detailed and look wonderful in a bedroom, bathroom, or in front of a fireplace.

8. Navajo Rugs

Navajo designs are unique and intricately detailed based on the past traditions of the Navajo people. The rustic and earth colors make these rugs exceptionally relaxing. They are an excellent choice for a rustic atmosphere, a cabin, or a Navajo decor.

These 8 styles of southwestern rugs are very popular but there are certainly other choices that are just as beautiful and have their own special charm and charisma. The most important thing to remember when choosing a southwestern rug is that fits your decor and your style.