Momeni
Adobe Bluish Checkers Handwoven Rug See Available Sizes
This Momeni Adobe Collection rug is a handwoven checkerboard area rug made from a blend of wool and jute, handmade in India with a low 0.25-inch pile. It is designed for use as a decorative floor covering in living spaces and other indoor areas. Based on user reviews, Momeni wool rugs may shed initially, but this shedding tends to decrease over time.
- Color
- Bluish
- Material
- Wool and jute
- Style
- retro, vintage
- Category
- Home & Garden > Decor > Rugs
Color
Size
Specifications
Handwoven rug with checkerboard pattern in bluish and earthy tones, made from jute and wool.
Handmade in India. Pile height 0.25 inches. Rug pad recommended. Artisanal imperfections are normal and contribute to charm.
- Color
- Bluish · blue
- Material
- Wool and jute
- Secondary
- jute
- Style
- retro, vintage
- Occasion
- everyday
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Home & Garden > Decor > Rugs
Additional Attributes
- handwoven
- handmade in India
- artisanal
- rug pad recommended
- pile height 0.25 inches
- blend of jute and wool
- southwestern inspired
- vibrant colours
Product Insights
The Momeni Adobe Bluish Checkers Handwoven Rug offers a durable checkerboard pattern with a 0.25-inch low pile of 50% wool and 50% jute, where wool squares feel soft and jute squares firm; initial shedding lasts weeks to months but slows significantly, while jute fades faster than wool, creating an evolving two-tone patina that gives the rug an antique look over time. Its handwoven construction without glue backing outlasts synthetic alternatives, requiring only blotting spills, professional cleaning every 12–18 months, and frequent vacuuming to prevent pests, making it a long-lasting piece that gains character with use.
Verified claims
- Initial shedding
- Initial shedding typically lasts several weeks to months and may slow over time, though it often does not stop completely; regular vacuuming helps manage it.
- Longevity
- Buyers report the wool-and-jute rug is durable, can last for years despite initial shedding, and offers good value compared to synthetic alternatives.
- Color appearance
- Vibrant colors match online photos; slight handmade variations exist.
- Fading
- Jute squares fade faster than wool, creating an antique look over time.
- Pattern clarity
- Low pile keeps the checkerboard pattern crisp and distinct.
- Cleaning methods
- Vacuum regularly without a beater bar, spot-clean spills immediately with mild wool-safe detergent and blot, and schedule professional cleaning every 12–18 months.
- Pest prevention
- Vacuum frequently, especially under furniture; use lavender or cedar to deter carpet beetles.
- Wear resistance
- Wool and jute blend in 50/50 ratio with a 0.25-inch pile resists wear and gains an antique patina.
- Durability
- The rug is handwoven with no latex glue backing, and buyers report it is durable and offers good value compared to synthetic alternatives.
- Maintenance
- Low pile eases vacuuming; initial wool shedding decreases with use.
- Aesthetic aging
- Rug develops a unique patina as jute and wool age differently.
- Brand heritage
- Momeni's 1975 founding supports heirloom-quality rug construction.
- Pile height
- 0.25-inch low pile resists matting and hides footprints under heavy foot traffic.
- Clearance
- 0.25-inch pile clears doors and lets chairs glide.
- Vacuuming
- 0.25-inch pile lets a standard vacuum glide without bogging down.
- Patina
- Jute fades faster than wool under sun exposure, creating an evolving two-tone patina.
- Blend
- Handwoven from 50% wool and 50% jute for natural durability and softness.
- Texture
- The checkerboard pattern creates a dual texture: wool squares feel soft and cushiony, while jute squares feel firmer and more textured.
- Lived-in patina
- With use, the rug develops a lived-in patina: furniture impressions and footpaths emerge in high-traffic areas and the overall color softens, giving it an antique character rather than looking worn.
Product record
- Title
- Adobe Bluish Checkers Handwoven Rug See Available Sizes
- Brand
- Momeni
- Price
- 1128 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Image Analysis
1 images- 01
Product
Rectangular handwoven rug shown flat with a central checkerboard composed of square blocks in rust, bluish-gray and dark charcoal arranged in a grid, framed by a narrow tan/beige textured border.
- Overall shapeRectangular rug shown flat and filling most of the image, oriented with shorter edges at top and bottom and longer edges at left and right.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.03 · w 0.90 · h 0.94 (high) - Central patternGrid of regularly spaced square blocks forming a checker-like pattern; each square is separated by narrow woven lines that create an interlaced plaid effect.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.09 · w 0.80 · h 0.82 (high) - Square colorsThree predominant square colors visible in the central grid: a rust/terra-cotta, a muted bluish-gray, and a dark charcoal/near-black, arranged in a repeating pattern.
3 regions
x 0.18 · y 0.14 · w 0.14 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.34 · y 0.14 · w 0.14 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.50 · y 0.14 · w 0.14 · h 0.12 (high) - Woven separating linesNarrow horizontal and vertical woven bands in mixed brown, tan and yellow tones run between the squares, producing a subtle striped/plaid divider effect.
2 regions
x 0.10 · y 0.12 · w 0.80 · h 0.02 (medium); x 0.10 · y 0.20 · w 0.80 · h 0.02 (medium) - Outer border textureA consistent narrow border surrounds the central grid; the border is tan/beige with a fine vertical ribbed or striped woven texture.
4 regions
x 0.03 · y 0.06 · w 0.06 · h 0.88 (high); x 0.91 · y 0.06 · w 0.06 · h 0.88 (high); x 0.09 · y 0.03 · w 0.82 · h 0.06 (high); x 0.09 · y 0.91 · w 0.82 · h 0.06 (high) - Pile and finishSurface appears woven with a low to medium pile; texture shows discrete yarns and slight nap variations across colored blocks, visible as subtle tonal shifts.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.20 · w 0.60 · h 0.60 (medium)
Other
Product photographed flat on a plain white background, centered in frame, with even diffuse lighting and minimal shadowing.
- Shot compositionRug is centered and photographed from a top-down frontal view with uniform white background and equal margins on each side.
- BackgroundSolid white background with no props or visible packaging; background provides high contrast to the rug edges.
- LightingEven, diffuse lighting across the rug with no strong directional shadows; colors appear uniformly lit.
- Image framingAll four rug corners are visible and fully inside the image frame with small white margin around the rug.
Colors
rust· central rust squares#934323muted bluish gray· central bluish-gray squares#5B5B4Ddark charcoal· central dark squares#252B2Atan beige· outer border#C3A484golden yellow· thin accent lines- Overall shapeRectangular rug shown flat and filling most of the image, oriented with shorter edges at top and bottom and longer edges at left and right.
Documents & Data
Reddit Insights
2 threads · r/BuyItForLife, r/HomeDecoratingReddit users find Momeni rugs to be a mixed bag: they shed heavily at first but can be a good value compared to synthetic options, especially if bought secondhand.
Opinions are divided: some users like Momeni rugs and consider them good value, while others warn about excessive shedding and lower durability if tufted.
Themes
Use Cases
- Area rug for living spaces
- Under pool table
Watch Out For
Compared To
vs Karastan (machine-made rugs)
A commenter suggested looking for hand-knotted or machine-made rugs like Karastan instead of tufted wool rugs, implying better durability.
vs Synthetic Wayfair rug
The user found the used Momeni wool rug much higher quality than a $750 synthetic Wayfair rug that stained and looked gross within a year.
Source Threads
Personal experience with Momeni rugs: shedding but liked
I really like Momeni rugs—I’ve used them for years. They are not a Target specific brand. The brand is offered at many US retailers. The Momeni rugs I have do shed especially at first. The shedding does slow time with time.
u/SnooGoats3915r/BuyItForLifeView thread →
Used Momeni rug proved better than synthetic alternative
For what it's worth, I bought the rug for $100. It was clearly much higher quality than the $750 synthetic Wayfair rug we're replacing. I took it home & vacuumed it. It was both softer & actually seemed to give up dirt & dust better. The seller said it was under his pool table for 20 years. I'm guessing he's exaggerating a little but it's in great shape even if it's 10 years old. When you combine the price of the rug we're replacing (that didn't even last a year before getting pretty stained & gross looking), I guess I may still have gotten a bargain considering this rug at this size retails for over $1k.
u/candykhanr/HomeDecoratingView thread →