Sisal rugs have a very rich cultural history. An Egyptian sisal rug is the one with the longest history and goes back all the way to the start of civilization. 

Sisal is a natural fiber harvested from the Agave plant which is the same plant that brings us Tequila, another significant contribution to the last century. In the 19th century, sisal cultivation spread to Florida, the Caribbean islands and Brazil, as well as to countries in Africa, notably, Tanzania, Kenya, and also Asia. Today Brazil is the major world producer of sisal. Sisal rugs are eco-friendly, made from 100 percent of sustainable materials. Use sisal rugs in your home to create a warm, earth-conscious environment.

As the green movement has grown, so has the renewed resurgence of sisal. Sisal is environmentally and architecturally neutral and comes in a vast variety of styles, patterns and colorways. Sisal is a very durable and soft material whose fibers are spun into a thick and supple yarn that is woven into complex patterns used to create area rugs and broadloom. Sisal's natural attributes make it fire retardant, sound absorbing and anti-static. Sisal is much stronger than most other natural fibers that are found in rugs, such as flax, jute, and hemp. Sisal is a lasting player in the rug game with its beauty, durability, and compared to many other natural options the price of sisal price is a hands down winner. One of the other benefits of sisal that is nothing to sneeze at is the fact that Sisal rugs are hypoallergenic because they do not trap dust and dirt - they repel it.