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The Difference between Authentic and Fake Zebra Rugs

The black and white stripes of a zebra are very popular, you see them everywhere. Cell phone skins, laptop covers, female boots and so fourth. The one item that shows off these colors is the zebra rug. Two types of this rug exist today, the genuine and the faux.

The distinction

The factors that bring about the difference in these rugs are things like: the Material used to make them, the appearance, where and how they are made, the rules governing their purchase, the countries of origin and price.

Material

The major difference is obviously the material used to make these rugs. In the case of authentic rugs, real zebra skin is used. As for the fake ones, you can use anything thing from cow hide, vinyl or specialized Fabric.

Appearance

If you were to put these rugs right next to each other the disparity comes right out. A real rug really stands out beautifully and the color is really rich. The printed stripes on a fake one cannot match the real ones no matter how good and professional the printing is.

The Processing

With real rugs, a careful tanning process is employed, usually by experienced professionals at a tannery. As for fake ones, anyone at home can do it as long as they know how to do it. This is also true if cowhide is used.

Rules of purchase

Unlike fake rugs, there is a procedure or rules and regulations that have to be followed before purchasing a genuine rug. For example, if you were to buy a real zebra rug, you will need to make sure the skin used was not from an endangered zebra species.

Origin

Authentic rugs can only be sourced from Tanzania and South Africa as these are the only two countries that cull the non-endangered Burchell’s zebra. You can get faux ones from anywhere or you can make them yourself.

Price

Lastly we have the cost. It should not be a surprise that the cost of genuine zebra rugs is way high unlike cheap faux rugs. This is due to the factors that we have already discussed above like what it takes to make them and so on.

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TOP 10 Best Zebra Print Area Rugs to Buy

Jungle Zebra Print Rug (3′ x 5′) $49.29 This trendy rug features a plush 1-inch pile and a bold zebra print pattern. Add a wild feel to your room with this faux fur rug.

Jungle Zebra Print Rug (2′ x 3′) $24.64 This trendy rug features a plush 1-inch pile and bold zebra print pattern. Add a wild feel to your room with this black and white faux fur rug.

Jungle Zebra Print Rug (5′ x 7’6) $115.59 This trendy rug features a plush 1-inch pile and bold zebra print pattern. Add a wild feel to your room with this black and white faux fur rug.

Alexa Zebra Animal Print Black/ Ivory Rug (3’10 x 5’7) $38.24 Add a unique touch to your child’s room with this black and white zebra-print rug. This contemporary area rug will look great with any home decor.

Alexa Zebra Animal Print Black/ Ivory Rug (7’10 x 10’10) $126.64 Take a walk on the wild side with a zebra print rug Contemporary rug features a whimsical design sure to add pizazz to your home decor Machine-made rug is crafted of 100-percent polypropylene

Alexa Zebra Animal Pattern Black/ White Wool Rug (6′ Round) $138.2 Add a touch of the exotic to your home decor with this zebra print rug. This animal print is handmade with 100-percent wool.

Hand-tufted Wool and Art Silk Zebra Print Rug (3’6 x 5’6) $126.64 This hand-tufted rug gains greater visual and textural interest through the thoughtful use of carving, high-low pile and tuft and loop combinations. The area rug offers an animal print rendered in white and black wool and art silk.

Handmade Alexa Animal Zebra Pattern Wool Rug (7’6 x 9’6) $305.99 Add a touch of the exotic to your home decor with this zebra print rug. This animal print is handmade with 100-percent wool and features your choice of black or brown and ivory.

Alexa Zebra Animal Print Black/ White Rug (7’10 x 10’10) $156.39 Take a walk on the wild side with a zebra print rug Contemporary rug features a whimsical design sure to add pizazz to your home decor Machine-made rug is crafted of 100-percent polypropylene

Handmade Alexa Zebra Animal Pattern Wool Rug (6′ x 9′) $231.36 Add a touch of the exotic to your home decor with this zebra print rug. This animal print is handmade with 100 wool.

Handmade Alexa Zebra Animal Pattern Wool Rug (5′ x 8′) $178.49 Add a touch of the exotic to your home decor with this zebra print rug. This animal print is handmade with 100-percent wool and features your choice of black or brown and ivory.

Handmade Soho Zebra Ivory/ Black New Zealand Wool Rug (6′ x 9′) $280.68 Add a splash of the exotic to your home decor with a zebra print rugFloor rug features a contemporary styleStylish and durable rug made from an all-natural wool pile

Alexa Zebra Animal Print Black/ Off White Rug (5’3 X 7’9) $67.14 Take a walk on the wild side with a zebra print rug Contemporary rug features a whimsical design sure to add pizazz to your home decor Machine-made rug is crafted of 100-percent polypropylene

Alexa Zebra Animal Pattern Brown/ Ivory Wool Rug (8’6 x 11’6) $396.09 Add whimsical style to any room in your home with a zebra print rug Contemporary style floor rug is brown and beige Area rug is hand-tufted of 100-percent wool pile

Alexa Zebra Animal Pattern Brown/ Ivory Wool Rug (6′ Round) $152.99 Add whimsical style to any room in your home with a zebra print rug Contemporary style floor rug is brown and beige Area rug is hand-tufted of 100-percent wool pile

Handmade Alexa Animal Pattern Black/Ivory Zebra Wool Rug (6′ Round) $124.09 Enhance your home decor with a black zebra print rug Round area rug features a plush zebra design Contemporary rug measures 6 feet in diameter

Alexa Zebra Animal Pattern Black/ White Wool Rug (8′ Round) $310.24 Enrich the decor of any room in your home with a contemporary zebra-print rug Area rug is hand-tufted of 100-percent wool Contemporary rug features a whimsical beige and black animal print

Alexa Zebra Animal Pattern Brown/ Ivory Wool Rug (8′ Round) $263.49 Add whimsical style to any room in your home with a zebra print rug Contemporary style floor rug is brown and beige Area rug is hand-tufted of 100-percent wool pile

Generations Black Zebra Rug (3’9 x 5’1) $82.44 This bold Generations zebra print rug brings exotic contemporary style to your decor. Rich color and exquisite hand-carved details add movement and style to this plush area rug.

Generations Black Zebra Rug (5’2 x 7’2) $152.65 This bold Generations zebra print rug brings exotic contemporary style to your decor. Rich color and exquisite hand-carved details add movement and style to this plush area rug.

Alexa Zebra Animal Print Black/ White Rug (6′ Round) $74.79 Take a walk on the wild side with a zebra print rug Novelty rug features a whimsical design sure to add pizazz to your home decor Machine-made area rug is crafted of 100-percent polypropylene

Alexa Zebra Animal Print Black/ Ivory Rug (6′ Round) $65.44 Take a walk on the wild side with a zebra print rug Novelty rug features a whimsical design sure to add pizzazz to your home decor Machine-made rug is crafted of 100-percent polypropylene

Generations Black Zebra Rug (7’9 x 10’5) $296.64 This bold Generations zebra print rug brings exotic contemporary style to your decor. Rich color and exquisite hand-carved details add movement and style to this plush area rug.

Zebra $79.99 Zebra – Framed Art Print

The Zebra $49.99 Koree Gilbert The Zebra – Giclee Print

Zebra Print Cowboy Hat $19.99 Zebra Print Cowboy Hat

Wild Animal Print Zebra $8.48 Wild Animal Print Zebra

Zebra Painting Print $39.99 Derek Mccrea Zebra Painting Print – Giclee Print

Debbie Harry – Zebra Print $19.99 Debbie Harry – Zebra Print – T-Shirt

Dancing Zebra $99.99 Dancing Zebra – Art Print

Z, Zebra $49.99 Z, Zebra – Giclee Print

Z is for Zebra $49.99 Z is for Zebra – Giclee Print

Z is a Zebra $49.99 Z is a Zebra – Giclee Print

Z is for zebra $34.99 Z is for zebra – Giclee Print

Zebra, C1620 $19.99 Zebra, C1620 – Giclee Print

Female Zebra $49.99 Female Zebra – Giclee Print

Zebra in Profile $9.99 Zebra in Profile – Art Print

Zebra Herd $24.99 Zebra Herd – Photographic Print

Yak and Zebra $49.99 Yak and Zebra – Giclee Print

Zebra’s Head $19.99 Zebra’s Head – Photographic Print

Burchell’s Zebra $19.99 Burchell’s Zebra – Photographic Print

Zebra Calf $19.99 Zebra Calf – Photographic Print

Baby Zebra $19.99 Baby Zebra – Photographic Print

Head of a Zebra $19.99 Head of a Zebra – Photographic Print

Zebra Skin $39.99 Zebra Skin – Giclee Print

Zebra Botanicals $9.99 Zebra Botanicals – Art Print

Z Is For Zebra $44.99 Z Is For Zebra – Giclee Print

Zebra Truecolours Print Ribbon 800015140 $56.96 Zebra Truecolours Print Ribbon 800015140

Zebra Truecolors Print Ribbon 800015540 $113.96 Zebra Truecolors Print Ribbon 800015540

I want to decorate my bathroom with black and white. The walls are green. Any suggestions?

I have a light green bathroom and I want to use black and white. I bought a zebra rug but can not decide on towels, accessories, etc. I thought about a Zebra Print Valance, Should I use white towels or white towels.What kind or art work goes with the zebra theme?

Use both black & white towels. Arrange two bath towels on the towel rack, one black, one white. Arrange two hand towels on top of these;
the white on top of the black & vice versa. Get the valance. That would look great!
Accessories

http://www.amazon.com/Zebra-Print-Decorative-Switchplate-Cover/dp/B001HY6FNO/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1232320018&sr=1-2

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001EMX0AK/ref=asc_df_B001EMX0AK687830?smid=ADX6URGDFXV1S&tag=shopzilla_rev_1183-20&linkCode=asn

These look brown to me but I thought I’d show them to you. Maybe I’m wrong.

http://www.amazon.com/3-pc-Bath-Towel-Set-Zebra/dp/B001CJNF1O/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1232319990&sr=1-3

Art

http://www.art.com/asp/sp-asp/_/pd–11936519/sp–A/igid–1413973/Zebra.htm?sOrig=CAT&sOrigID=0&ui=4B22B19F786A4916A3208CCE9B50A4DE

http://www.art.com/asp/sp-asp/_/pd–10032651/sp–A/igid–885378/Jungle_Sunset.htm?sOrig=CAT&sOrigID=0&ui=4B22B19F786A4916A3208CCE9B50A4DE

Art you can walk on: My latest toothbrush rug

Jungle Zebra Print Rug (3′ x 5′) $49.29 This trendy rug features a plush 1-inch pile and a bold zebra print pattern. Add a wild feel to your room with this faux fur rug.

Jungle Zebra Print Rug (2′ x 3′) $24.64 This trendy rug features a plush 1-inch pile and bold zebra print pattern. Add a wild feel to your room with this black and white faux fur rug.

Jungle Zebra Print Rug (5′ x 7’6) $115.59 This trendy rug features a plush 1-inch pile and bold zebra print pattern. Add a wild feel to your room with this black and white faux fur rug.

Alexa Zebra Animal Print Black/ Ivory Rug (7’10 x 10’10) $126.64 Take a walk on the wild side with a zebra print rug Contemporary rug features a whimsical design sure to add pizazz to your home decor Machine-made rug is crafted of 100-percent polypropylene

Alexa Zebra Animal Print Black/ Ivory Rug (3’10 x 5’7) $38.24 Add a unique touch to your child’s room with this black and white zebra-print rug. This contemporary area rug will look great with any home decor.

Hand-tufted Wool and Art Silk Zebra Print Rug (3’6 x 5’6) $126.64 This hand-tufted rug gains greater visual and textural interest through the thoughtful use of carving, high-low pile and tuft and loop combinations. The area rug offers an animal print rendered in white and black wool and art silk.

Alexa Zebra Animal Pattern Black/ White Wool Rug (6′ Round) $138.2 Add a touch of the exotic to your home decor with this zebra print rug. This animal print is handmade with 100-percent wool.

Alexa Zebra Animal Print Black/ White Rug (7’10 x 10’10) $156.39 Take a walk on the wild side with a zebra print rug Contemporary rug features a whimsical design sure to add pizazz to your home decor Machine-made rug is crafted of 100-percent polypropylene

Handmade Alexa Zebra Animal Pattern Wool Rug (6′ x 9′) $231.36 Add a touch of the exotic to your home decor with this zebra print rug. This animal print is handmade with 100 wool.

Handmade Alexa Animal Zebra Pattern Wool Rug (7’6 x 9’6) $305.99 Add a touch of the exotic to your home decor with this zebra print rug. This animal print is handmade with 100-percent wool and features your choice of black or brown and ivory.

Handmade Alexa Zebra Animal Pattern Wool Rug (5′ x 8′) $178.49 Add a touch of the exotic to your home decor with this zebra print rug. This animal print is handmade with 100-percent wool and features your choice of black or brown and ivory.

Handmade Soho Zebra Ivory/ Black New Zealand Wool Rug (6′ x 9′) $280.68 Add a splash of the exotic to your home decor with a zebra print rugFloor rug features a contemporary styleStylish and durable rug made from an all-natural wool pile

Alexa Zebra Animal Print Black/ Off White Rug (5’3 X 7’9) $67.14 Take a walk on the wild side with a zebra print rug Contemporary rug features a whimsical design sure to add pizazz to your home decor Machine-made rug is crafted of 100-percent polypropylene

Alexa Zebra Animal Pattern Brown/ Ivory Wool Rug (8’6 x 11’6) $396.09 Add whimsical style to any room in your home with a zebra print rug Contemporary style floor rug is brown and beige Area rug is hand-tufted of 100-percent wool pile

Alexa Zebra Animal Pattern Brown/ Ivory Wool Rug (6′ Round) $152.99 Add whimsical style to any room in your home with a zebra print rug Contemporary style floor rug is brown and beige Area rug is hand-tufted of 100-percent wool pile

Handmade Alexa Animal Pattern Black/Ivory Zebra Wool Rug (6′ Round) $124.09 Enhance your home decor with a black zebra print rug Round area rug features a plush zebra design Contemporary rug measures 6 feet in diameter

Alexa Zebra Animal Pattern Black/ White Wool Rug (8′ Round) $310.24 Enrich the decor of any room in your home with a contemporary zebra-print rug Area rug is hand-tufted of 100-percent wool Contemporary rug features a whimsical beige and black animal print

Generations Black Zebra Rug (3’9 x 5’1) $82.44 This bold Generations zebra print rug brings exotic contemporary style to your decor. Rich color and exquisite hand-carved details add movement and style to this plush area rug.

Generations Black Zebra Rug (5’2 x 7’2) $152.65 This bold Generations zebra print rug brings exotic contemporary style to your decor. Rich color and exquisite hand-carved details add movement and style to this plush area rug.

Alexa Zebra Animal Print Black/ White Rug (6′ Round) $74.79 Take a walk on the wild side with a zebra print rug Novelty rug features a whimsical design sure to add pizazz to your home decor Machine-made area rug is crafted of 100-percent polypropylene

Alexa Zebra Animal Pattern Brown/ Ivory Wool Rug (8′ Round) $263.49 Add whimsical style to any room in your home with a zebra print rug Contemporary style floor rug is brown and beige Area rug is hand-tufted of 100-percent wool pile

Alexa Zebra Animal Print Black/ Ivory Rug (6′ Round) $65.44 Take a walk on the wild side with a zebra print rug Novelty rug features a whimsical design sure to add pizzazz to your home decor Machine-made rug is crafted of 100-percent polypropylene

Generations Black Zebra Rug (7’9 x 10’5) $296.64 This bold Generations zebra print rug brings exotic contemporary style to your decor. Rich color and exquisite hand-carved details add movement and style to this plush area rug.

Zebra $79.99 Zebra – Framed Art Print

The Zebra $49.99 Koree Gilbert The Zebra – Giclee Print

Zebra Print Cowboy Hat $19.99 Zebra Print Cowboy Hat

Wild Animal Print Zebra $8.48 Wild Animal Print Zebra

Zebra Painting Print $39.99 Derek Mccrea Zebra Painting Print – Giclee Print

Debbie Harry – Zebra Print $19.99 Debbie Harry – Zebra Print – T-Shirt

Dancing Zebra $99.99 Dancing Zebra – Art Print

Z, Zebra $49.99 Z, Zebra – Giclee Print

Z is for Zebra $49.99 Z is for Zebra – Giclee Print

Z is a Zebra $49.99 Z is a Zebra – Giclee Print

Z is for zebra $34.99 Z is for zebra – Giclee Print

Zebra, C1620 $19.99 Zebra, C1620 – Giclee Print

Female Zebra $49.99 Female Zebra – Giclee Print

Zebra in Profile $9.99 Zebra in Profile – Art Print

Zebra Herd $24.99 Zebra Herd – Photographic Print

Yak and Zebra $49.99 Yak and Zebra – Giclee Print

Zebra’s Head $19.99 Zebra’s Head – Photographic Print

Burchell’s Zebra $19.99 Burchell’s Zebra – Photographic Print

Zebra Calf $19.99 Zebra Calf – Photographic Print

Baby Zebra $19.99 Baby Zebra – Photographic Print

Head of a Zebra $19.99 Head of a Zebra – Photographic Print

Zebra Skin $39.99 Zebra Skin – Giclee Print

Zebra Botanicals $9.99 Zebra Botanicals – Art Print

Z Is For Zebra $44.99 Z Is For Zebra – Giclee Print

Zebra Truecolours Print Ribbon 800015140 $56.96 Zebra Truecolours Print Ribbon 800015140

Zebra Truecolors Print Ribbon 800015540 $113.96 Zebra Truecolors Print Ribbon 800015540