Sabanozu Hand Woven Rug

About this rug

Hand woven in India from 100% wool, this rug is a chunky weave with no cut pile. Rows of plump, rounded pebble knots alternate with flatter rope-like braids in bands across the width, so the surface looks like thick knitwear. The yarn is ivory with light gray strands marled through it. From across a room it reads as gray-flecked ivory with a heathered texture, not a pure white. There is no border and no fringe, only a thin flat binding at each end. It has no backing and stands just under 1 inch thick, with a firm, springy, knobby feel and a matte finish. The bands stay the same size at every rug size, so a small rug shows a few bold bands and a large one reads as fine texture. Sizes run from 2' × 3' to 12' × 15', with a 2'6" × 10' runner and custom sizes. It is rated for high traffic and suits a living room, a bedroom or a hall where no door swings over it. Spot clean only, with water only. It is not washable. New wool sheds at first and can carry a smell for a few days, so unroll it somewhere airy. On hard floors, lay a cushioned rug pad 2 inches smaller each way beneath it. Keep it out of strong sun. The larger sizes are heavy and take two people to move.

Fiber colors

• Beige