A shade similar to natural linen a light gray beige usually looks best.
Diy adding fringe t area rug.
Rather it requires that you have a professional do the work with.
Adding fringe to an oriental style needlepoint rug makes it look more finished.
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.
In the state the rug is currently in fringe may be gained in either one of two ways.
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.
This would entail reversing the weaving process down to the base of the rug then finishing the end to be secured from losing knots.
For 1 48 and 1 144 scale rugs on 48 count gauze i use cotton sewing thread a single thickness not doubled.
The flatwoven area may be professionally released or unraveled.
As i don t do larger scales i can t help you on these.
Generally speaking however these aren t techniques you can do yourself.