Not necessarily. A rug can have a 100% wool pile woven or knotted onto a cotton foundation. The cotton supports the structure beneath the surface; it does not by itself make the face a wool-cotton blend. Look for a description that identifies the surface fibers and foundation separately.

A flatweave emphasizes the interlacing of yarns without a raised pile. A pile rug has fibers that rise above the foundation, creating a different surface texture. Neither term tells the whole story about thickness or softness, so compare the construction details as well as close-up photographs.

Abrash is variation in color or tone across a rug, sometimes appearing as subtle bands or shifts within the same color family. It gives a field of color visual depth rather than a completely uniform finish. Check the individual description and photographs to understand the variation in a particular piece.

Vintage wool rugs may show softened colors, worn areas, and other traces of use. New rugs can also have muted palettes and natural variations from handwork, so appearance alone does not establish age. Read the stated age and condition details rather than treating a faded look as proof that a rug is vintage.

Follow the individual rug’s care instructions, since construction and finish matter. Low-power vacuuming with a suction attachment rather than a rotating brush is commonly recommended, and spills should be blotted rather than scrubbed. Some wool rugs are specifically made to be machine washable, but do not assume that applies to every wool rug; check the washing guidance before cleaning.