Capel Rugs: Quality, Value and Selection

There are many different styles of rugs that you can find to decorate your home. Some of these are well known and include Persian, Oriental, shag and Capel rugs. As a consumer you want to find a high quality product and this is what you find in a Capel rug.

Located in Troy, North Carolina, Capel Rugs is one of the largest manufacturers and importers of area rugs in the United States. The Capel family has been creating fine rugs for over 80 years. They have a wide assortment of area rugs in styles including traditional, Oriental, floral, contemporary and are especially well known for their braided rug collections.

The History of Capel Rugs

Capel Rugs was established in 1917 by A. Leon Capel when he converted his plowline company to a braided rug company. Capel was the first to produce rugs made from braided yarn instead of strips of fabric which had previously been used.

As time went on, Capel rugs were made from raw materials that were processed at the Capel mills. So the manufacturing process was overseen from the raw fiber to the finished rugs.  The only difference at the mill today is the wide variety of materials used. Capel rugs are now available in acrylics, rayon, nylon and other fibers as well as the traditional wool. All aspects of the production including spinning, weaving, dying, and braiding are still carried out under the family's direction insuring the consumer receives the finest quality.

Today you can choose from over 20 different types of Capel rugs to beautify your home. Of all of these styles, the most popular is still the braided rug. In the braided rug collection alone there are over 200 different Capel braided rugs and American Originals. In addition there are new rugs being added constantly. 

Starting in the 1960's, Capel began importing fine rugs from Finland and Japan. And later high quality exceptional value hand knotted and hand tufted rugs were imported from India and China. And there unique styles and designs have grown ever since.

Capel has customers in countries around the world as these rugs still represent the excellence that A. Leon Capel introduced to the world with his innovative braided rugs. Over the years the company and its products have earned many awards and recognition.

So when you buy a Capel rug you can be sure that you are joining many satisfied customers worldwide.