Generally speaking however these aren t techniques you can do yourself.
Diy adding fringe t area rug.
The flatwoven area may be professionally released or unraveled.
The dining room table is 7ft long and 3 4 across with and then counting the chairs but the rug can t be longer than 8 for the space so to have a rug that fits the table chairs and no longer than 8ft it needs to be like 7 x 8 and i cant find those dimensions anywhere.
This would entail reversing the weaving process down to the base of the rug then finishing the end to be secured from losing knots.
If you want to make an area rug from a carpet remnant or from a swath of broadloom carpet off a roll there are several options for finishing the edges to prevent fraying.
I knew if i could swing adding some tassels it would go from good to awesome.
For 1 48 and 1 144 scale rugs on 48 count gauze i use cotton sewing thread a single thickness not doubled.
Although i paid about 500 upon writing this post i see the price for the 9 12 is down to 279 for a closeout sale for my tassels i searched for something sturdier than yarn but softer than twine.
Rather it requires that you have a professional do the work with.
A shade similar to natural linen a light gray beige usually looks best.
Adding fringe to an oriental style needlepoint rug makes it look more finished.