Kartepe Hand Tufted Rug

About this rug

This hand-tufted rug draws a windowpane plaid in cream bands over a tan, slubby ground, with a small dark brown block at every crossing. The ground has the streaky, nubby look of natural jute, but the face is 100% wool, so it stays soft underfoot. It is tufted by hand in India on a canvas backing, with a 0.4 in pile and a total thickness of about 0.7 in. The grid runs to the edges with no border and no fringe, so the rug reads as one calm, even pattern across a room. The look sits between farmhouse and modern: warm and relaxed, with clean lines. It works under a sofa and chairs in a living room, beside a bed, or under a dining table in the larger sizes. Sizes run from 2' × 3' to 10' × 14', and custom sizes and rounds can be made. Spot clean only, with water only. Expect some shedding at first, as with most wool rugs. A felt-and-rubber pad keeps it in place, and it is best kept out of strong sun.