Momeni
Contour Embossed Grid Pattern Plain Handcrafted Rug See Available Sizes
This Momeni Contour rug is a handcrafted 100% wool area rug made on a loom in India, featuring a low-pile (0.25-inch) embossed grid pattern in a tone-on-tone beige palette. It is intended for use as a residential floor covering and is available in multiple sizes (see product options). User reviews note that wool rugs may shed initially, but shedding tends to decrease over time; a rug pad is recommended for added safety.
- Material
- 100% wool
- Style
- minimalist, contemporary
- Category
- Home & Garden > Decor > Rugs
Specifications
Handcrafted wool rug with embossed grid pattern and warm tones.
Contrasting embossing, tone-on-tone mini-checkers, pile height 0.25 in, handmade in India, artisanal methods
- Material
- 100% wool
- Style
- minimalist, contemporary
- Gender
- unisex
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Home & Garden > Decor > Rugs
Additional Attributes
- contrasting embossing
- warm colours
- soft flowing lines
- tactile pleasure
- repeated patterns
- comforting textures
- pleasing feel
- handcrafted
- minimalist chic
- refined flair
- soothing pattern
- tone-on-tone mini-checkers
- 100% wool
- rug pad recommended
- pile height 0.25 in
- handmade in India
- artisanal methods
- slight imperfections normal
Product Insights
This hand-loomed wool rug from Momeni offers exceptional durability through glue-free construction that can last decades, priced at $598 for a large size—less than hand-knotted alternatives—but buyers must accept initial shedding and potential pattern flattening in high-traffic areas due to its 0.25-inch low pile; the embossed grid provides a subtle tone-on-tone contrast reliant on texture and lighting, with the actual color (muted greenish-brown with sage undertones) differing from product images, and using a rug pad and rotation helps slow wear.
Verified claims
- Durability
- Hand-loomed construction avoids glue, extending lifespan to decades compared to tufted.
- Value
- At $598 for 240×305 cm, this hand-loomed rug avoids tufted pitfalls and costs less than hand-knotted.
- Pattern flattening
- Low pile (0.25) means the embossed grid pattern may gradually flatten in high-traffic areas.
- Shedding
- Some buyers report shedding, but the rug's hand-loomed, glue-free construction means any shedding is not from adhesive breakdown.
- Color appearance
- The Khaki/Sage/Olive variant is a muted greenish-brown with sage undertones, leaning slightly warmer and not distinctly green or brown.
- Pattern contrast
- The embossed grid is tone-on-tone, with subtle but noticeable contrast from the wool's texture and light-catching effect.
- Craftsmanship
- Hand-loomed by 2–4 artisans, giving the embossed grid its crisp relief.
- Reverse pattern
- The rug's reverse shows the pattern, verifying hand-loomed construction.
- Care
- Rug pad and rotation slow embossing wear; flattening possible in high traffic.
- Value
- Because handlooming is time-efficient, this handcrafted 100% wool rug costs less than a hand-knotted equivalent while still using warp-and-weft construction for decades of durability.
- Quality consistency
- Buyer experiences with Momeni area rugs vary: some find them durable and a good value, while others report shedding; second-hand Momeni rugs can be excellent bargains.
Product record
- Title
- Contour Embossed Grid Pattern Plain Handcrafted Rug See Available Sizes
- Brand
- Momeni
- Price
- 598 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 8 sourcesProduct comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Contour Embossed Grid Pattern Plain Handcrafted Rug See Available Sizes: Choose this if you want a handcrafted, 100% wool rug with a subtle tone-on-tone embossed grid of small squares — a look the merchant describes as minimalist chic with contrasting embossing that distills elegance and sophistication. Its low 0.25-inch (0.5 cm) dense pile and warm palette suit spaces where you want texture and quiet pattern rather than bold color, with Off White, Khaki/Sage/Olive, Indigo/Dark Blue, and Dusky Pink options in sizes from 150x245 cm up to 240x305 cm. Note that as an artisanal loom-made rug it may show slight imperfections, which the merchant says are normal, and a rug pad is recommended for greater safety.[1,2,3] | Contour Embossed Geometric Patterns Handwoven Rug See Available Sizes: Choose this if you want a hand-loomed 100% wool rug with a tone-on-tone embossed geometric motif, whose high/low pile adds subtle dimensionality in a low 0.25 inch (0.5 cm) pile height. It suits spaces drawn to warm, soothing lines and craftsmanship from India, offered in Indigo/Dark Blue, Burgundy, and Ochre Yellow across three sizes from 150X245CM to 240X305CM. Note that as an artisanal piece it may show slight imperfections the merchant describes as normal and charming, and a rug pad is recommended for greater safety.[4,5] | Contour Embossed Waves Handwoven Rug See Available Sizes: Choose this if you want a 100% wool, handwoven rug with a low-relief embossed wave pattern in warm Hazelnut brown, offering a minimalist, soothing look with comforting texture. Its low 0.25-inch (0.5 cm) pile is woven by hand on a loom in India, and it comes in three sizes (150x245 cm, 185x275 cm, and 240x305 cm). Note that slight imperfections are normal with its artisanal construction, and a rug pad is recommended for greater safety.[6,7,8] |
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
Rectangular rug with a regular embossed grid of raised square outlines on a low pile surface, shown laid on a floor and occupying most of the image.
- Overall patternAll-over repeating grid composed of recessed squares with slightly raised double-line borders forming a regular lattice across the visible rug surface.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.06 · w 0.84 · h 0.88 (high) - Pile and textureLow, dense pile with a subtle looped or cut-loop texture; the recessed square interiors appear slightly fuzzier while the raised border lines are more compact and define the emboss.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.12 · w 0.70 · h 0.78 (high) - Color appearanceUniform warm light beige tone across the rug with mild tonal variation from directional lighting and shadows.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.02 · w 0.96 · h 0.96 (medium) - Visible edge occlusionRug edges are out of frame on most sides; portion of the rug is covered by a wooden table in the top-right corner.
1 region
x 0.68 · y 0.12 · w 0.30 · h 0.30 (high)
Other
Lifestyle scene showing the rug on a floor with a wooden corner table and stacked books at top-right; directional lighting casts a diagonal shadow across the rug.
- Table propCorner of a two-tier rectangular wooden coffee table with visible wood grain and rounded outer corner sitting on the rug at the image top-right.
1 region
x 0.72 · y 0.16 · w 0.26 · h 0.28 (high) - Books on tableTwo stacked books on the top tier of the wooden table, spines partially visible with printed text; top book placed at the table edge.
1 region
x 0.81 · y 0.12 · w 0.15 · h 0.12 (high) - Book spine text“THE KIN”Partial
1 region
x 0.84 · y 0.11 · w 0.11 · h 0.06 (medium) - Additional book spine text“KINFOL”Partial
1 region
x 0.82 · y 0.17 · w 0.13 · h 0.07 (medium) - Lighting and shadowSoft directional light from upper-left casts a broad diagonal shadow across the rug toward the lower-right of the image and near the table.
2 regions
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 0.60 · h 0.40 (medium); x 0.60 · y 0.20 · w 0.40 · h 0.40 (medium) - Shot compositionOblique top-down perspective focusing on the rug surface with props cropped at the top-right; image oriented vertically.
Colors
light beige· rug field#ECE4DB- Overall patternAll-over repeating grid composed of recessed squares with slightly raised double-line borders forming a regular lattice across the visible rug surface.
- 02
Product
Rectangular rug photographed flat showing an all-over raised square grid emboss pattern on a uniform light cream pile.
- Overall shapeRectangular rug with straight edges and slightly rounded photographic corners, oriented portrait and filling most of the image area.
1 region
x 0.03 · y 0.02 · w 0.94 · h 0.96 (high) - Embossed grid patternRegular grid of small square cells created by low-relief raised lines forming a repeating square pattern across the entire rug surface.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.05 · w 0.90 · h 0.90 (high) - Pile textureShort, dense pile with a subtle nap that gives a slightly variegated sheen across flat panels and raised grid lines.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.20 · w 0.60 · h 0.60 (medium) - Raised line contrastGrid lines are slightly more pronounced and appear a touch darker or deeper in shadow compared with the flat squares, creating visible contouring.
1 region
x 0.15 · y 0.15 · w 0.70 · h 0.70 (high) - Edge detailRug edge is visible as a narrow band with the same color and slight shadow at the perimeter where it meets the white background.
2 regions
x 0.03 · y 0.02 · w 0.94 · h 0.03 (medium); x 0.03 · y 0.95 · w 0.94 · h 0.03 (medium)
Other
Product shot on a clean white background with even frontal lighting and a faint outer drop shadow; image is centered and cropped to show the full rug.
- Shot compositionRug centered on a white background with consistent margins on left and right and slightly larger top and bottom margins; photographed from above.
- Lighting and shadowEven diffuse lighting with low-contrast shadows; a faint thin shadow outlines the rug against the background, enhancing the rug silhouette.
- Image qualitySharp focus across the rug surface with visible texture detail and no visible text or labels in the image.
Colors
light cream· pile flat fieldsoft beige· embossed grid lines#E3D5C3- Overall shapeRectangular rug with straight edges and slightly rounded photographic corners, oriented portrait and filling most of the image area.
Variants
11 SKUs| SKU | Title | Price | Avail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4472743 | Contour Embossed Grid Pattern Plain Handcrafted Rug See Available Sizes - Off White - 240x305cm | CA$1,298.00 | Yes |
| 4472711 | Contour Embossed Grid Pattern Plain Handcrafted Rug See Available Sizes - Off White - 150x245cm | CA$598.00 | Yes |
| 4472731 | Contour Embossed Grid Pattern Plain Handcrafted Rug See Available Sizes - Off White - 185x275cm | CA$748.00 | Yes |
| 4472712 | Contour Embossed Grid Pattern Plain Handcrafted Rug See Available Sizes - Khaki/sage/olive - 150x245cm | CA$598.00 | Yes |
| 4472732 | Contour Embossed Grid Pattern Plain Handcrafted Rug See Available Sizes - Khaki/sage/olive - 185x275cm | CA$748.00 | Yes |
| 4472745 | Contour Embossed Grid Pattern Plain Handcrafted Rug See Available Sizes - Indigo/dark Blue - 240x305cm | CA$1,298.00 | Yes |
| 4472713 | Contour Embossed Grid Pattern Plain Handcrafted Rug See Available Sizes - Indigo/dark Blue - 150x245cm | CA$598.00 | Yes |
| 4472733 | Contour Embossed Grid Pattern Plain Handcrafted Rug See Available Sizes - Indigo/dark Blue - 185x275cm | CA$748.00 | Yes |
| 4472746 | Contour Embossed Grid Pattern Plain Handcrafted Rug See Available Sizes - Dusky Pink - 240x305cm | CA$1,298.00 | Yes |
| 4472714 | Contour Embossed Grid Pattern Plain Handcrafted Rug See Available Sizes - Dusky Pink - 150x245cm | CA$598.00 | Yes |
| 4472734 | Contour Embossed Grid Pattern Plain Handcrafted Rug See Available Sizes - Dusky Pink - 185x275cm | CA$748.00 | Yes |
Documents & Data
Reddit Insights
2 threads · r/BuyItForLife, r/HomeDecoratingReddit discussions on Momeni rugs reveal mixed experiences: some users appreciate their value and durability, while others note shedding and advise caution with tufted constructions.
Positive comments include long-term use and good quality versus shedding and concerns about tufted rugs; overall a slight lean toward positive due to value perception.
Themes
Use Cases
- Home area rugs
Watch Out For
Compared To
vs Wayfair synthetic rugs
Momeni wool rug was found to be superior in quality and ease of cleaning compared to a synthetic Wayfair rug.
Source Threads
User shares long-term positive experience with Momeni rugs but notes shedding
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.
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