Long treasured for adding beauty and artistry to a home, showplace or business as well as a shrewd investment, Ziegler Rugs is achieving renewed respect for its commitment to the environment.

"Many sophisticated buyers today are seeking to satisfy concerns for healthy, safe products that do not deplete or poison our planet's resources without sacrificing style, quality, or comfort," says Michael Kourosh, owner and President of the company. "Ziegler offers the assurance that our beautiful rugs adhere to a gold standard in eco-consciousness." In fact, he explains, from fabrication to everyday use, Ziegler Rugs generate a positive impact on the environment and may energize it.

The story of each unique rug begins with highland shepherds, humanely tending their flocks according to millennia old traditions. A totally organic, replenishable, and efficient resource, one sheep can produce up to 250 pounds of wool in their lifetime, at the same time contributing to their surrounding environment. Processing of the wool is done without machinery. Hand combed, it is spun using foot pedal power. Natural vegetal dyes are created from regional, pollutant-free plants, berries and roots. The resulting palette of rich colored, organic fibers is used by native artisans to craft designs echoing their centuries-old heritage. Woven by hand with a series of knots, from 90 per inch and up, intricate patterns make each rug unique. Chemical-free washes prepare the rugs for market.

The strongest eco-friendly qualities of the Ziegler rug activate with use. Hypoallergenic, its VOC (volatile emissions) are virtually zero, providing freedom from harmful and unpleasant gases, fumes, residues and odors. The good news doesn't stop there. This practical work of art's natural, breathing fibers serve as an indoor air purifier, sound insulator and temperature moderator, the latter due to a constant release of moisture and heat. In addition, it is flame resistant, retarding rather then spreading fire.

The Ziegler rug's extreme durability, biodegradability, and high potential as a future antique – that may be passed on to subsequent generations, traded or resold - means that it does not rank with disposables that clutter landfills. Because it is completely washable, maintaining a clean, allergen safe - even for the most sensitive - environment is easier.

Once solely the province of the aristocracy, Persian rugs have been beloved and cherished as heirlooms for millennia. With an eye to the future, Ziegler Rugs is committed to protecting and conserving the world in all its beauty and variety while preserving an artistic tradition. "We're where beauty and naturally eco-friendly come together," says Kourosh, "and we guarantee it."