How do you treat your rugs?

Now this is cool…..

During the middle ages, rugs became a part of the ceremony in which Knights were awarded their title as they knelt on these valuable rugs. The rugs became a part of the Knights most treasured possessions or “trophy’s”. These rugs were used as saddles, bed rolls, packaging for food for a long journey, or they were locked away as cherished possessions for the Knight upon returning from great battles.

How do you treat your rugs?