Flokati Rugs have been a Greek tradition for centuries. These rugs originally served to keep shepherds warm during the long winter months. Flokati Rugs are hand woven, sewn and then each rug is subjected to tremendous water pressure for 40 hours in the friction baths connected to the famous Pindos Mountains' waterfalls. There the backing swells while the pile unravels and fluffs. Each Flokati rug is hung to dry in the Greek sun and carefully inspected to assure the finest quality. The Mazarakis family has been producing high quality Flokati rugs for over 400 years and continues, through Hellenic Rug Imports, to bring the rich Flokati experience to your home for comfort and elegance.