A flatweave rug of hand-carded wool

PLEASE NOTE: Some custom pieces require design approval prior to production, while others will go straight to production. If this custom piece requires design approval, well email you a mock-up within 1 week of placing your order. You’ll then have 1 week to approve the final design. If we don’t hear back within a week, your order will be canceled.

A flatweave rug of hand-carded wool

• Hand-carded all-natural wool on cotton foundation
• You may find traces of dried hay, grass, or straw in your rug as grazing sheep often collect plant matter in their coats. Remove gently by hand or with tweezers.
• Authentic wool fibers were used to weave this rug. Please note that when wool gets damp, it will smell like a wet sheep. This is the scent of lanolin, which acts as a waxy barrier against dirt and moisture.
• Flatweave: approximately .6″ thick (14-15mm)
• 3″ hand-knotted fringe. Fringe is not included in the overall dimensions above.
• Color palette: moss green, bone beige, warm vanilla beige, tan
• We recommend you pair this piece with a rug pad for comfort and longevity
• Due to its handmade nature a 5% variance in size, color and texture is to be expected.
• Want to try before you buy? Click here for swatches. Slight variations in color, weave, and pile height may occur between swatch and finished product.
• If you need a specific size not listed (ex: 76 x 102), email us at [email protected]. Please keep in mind there are size restrictionsthe minimum and maximum dimensions we can accommodate are as noted in the drop-down.
• PLEASE NOTE: Some custom pieces require design approval prior to production, while others will go straight to production. If this custom piece requires design approval, well email you a mock-up within 1 week of placing your order. You’ll then have 1 week to approve the final design. If we don’t hear back within a week, your order will be canceled.

The Design

Subtle, sophisticated, and soft: what more could you want in a rug? In the Halo Rug, Sweater meets Rock Star to create a perfect hybrid. Its ground is an angel-soft hand-carded wool: the ultimate in quiet luxury. Hand-carding requires skill and attention, and we use a kilim-style weave to show off the yarn’s natural texture. A blend of New Zealand wool and European wool creates a natural abrash effect from cream to beige to brown. The touch of color comes in from its cotton warp, shining through the wool weft around the edges and fringe, like a frame or a halo.

The Material

All-natural, hand-carded, hand-spun New Zealand wool is a premium wool prepared in a premium way. Beloved for its softness and long fibers, it’s hand-carded, which is the traditional technique used to prepare fibers to be spun into yarn. Carding separates and straightens the wool fibers, transforming them into a roll of wool (called a rolag or a batt) that’s more easily spun. In this rug, we combine New Zealand with European wool and weave this onto a cotton warp for durability.

The Maker

Our partner is a small, family-run operation based in Bhadohi, with an in-house spinning mill, dying plant, weaving unit, and washing unit. They’re invested in researching new weaving technologies, especially when it comes to improving environmentally-sound practices.

The Designer

Our in-house, all-star design team collaborates across three different countries. Based in Los Angeles, Istanbul, and Mumbai, they put a lot of thought into each and every collection they design. Starting with the weave itself, they determine material and technique, then create moodboards to capture the look and feel before starting to design. When designs are finalized, they conduct an extensive sampling process, perfecting each style and color before it goes to production.

About Custom Rugs

Custom rugs are final sale from the time of purchase. The estimated ship time of your custom item can be found below the “Add to Cart” button and varies based on size. Once the custom piece is is produced it is first shipped to our warehouse for a final inspection before we send it to you.

Because our custom rugs are woven by hand, there will be natural variations in color, and final sizes can vary by up to 2″ in length and width.

• Vacuum on low power with a non-rotary (no spinning brush) vacuum or suction attachment only.
• Professional cleaning recommended as needed
• Rotate your rug on occasion to ensure even wear over time
• Keep away from excessive moisture
• Lightly vacuum the rug once a week
• Due to the hand-crafted nature of our rugs, you can expect to see light shedding, matting, and signs of fiber and thread breakage over time. For high traffic areas, these effects may occur more quickly and easily.
• Spot cleaning instructions:
• Lightly dampen a paper towel or cloth with clean water
• Gently blot the affected area with your damp towel or cloth to dilute the stain
• If the stain persists, try using an unscented, citrus-free, clear soap to avoid bleaching the textile.
• Repeat this process until the stain is removed