Surya Frontier Mediterranean Blue/Winter White Rugwayfair.com / Chicago Tribune / TNS

Rugs come in all shapes, sizes, colors, fabrics and designs. The price of a rug may be determined by the rug’s origin, whether it’s handmade, its materials and the intricacy of its design.

This sampling of rugs shows the wide variety of offerings available.

Rosy Chic Rug (Gray)

It’s machine-made from a blend of materials: 60 percent wool, 28 percent acrylic, 9 percent nylon and 3 percent other fibers. The backing is 100 percent cotton. On top, there are intricate appliquéd roses. Starts at $379 for the 4-by-6-foot rug at www.landofnod.com.

Color Reform Silk Rug

It’s a hand-woven rug made in India using hand-spun silk, which was overdyed in azure and navy. This is a one-of-a-kind item, so each rug ordered will have unique variations. $15,400 for the 8-foot-9-inch by 12-foot-2-inch rug at www.abchome.com.

Surya Frontier Mediterranean Blue/Winter White Rug

This Indian handmade wool rug was flat woven and can be used indoors or outdoors. It comes with a limited one-year warranty. Starts at $64.80 for the 2-by-3-foot rug at www.wayfair.com.

Hand-woven Bliss Taupe Shag Rug

This hand-woven acrylic shag rug has a canvas backing. While it sheds initially, the shedding should taper. $244.99 for the 6-by-9-foot rug at www.overstock.com.