Simons Maison
Earthy Twisted Knotted Wool Handmade Rug See Available Sizes
This handmade wool area rug features a twisted and knotted pile with a variegated blend of brown, beige, and white tones. Made from natural wool and handcrafted in India, it is intended for use as a soft floor covering; a rug pad is recommended for added safety and to prevent slipping. This online-only item is shipped directly from the supplier, so it may arrive separately from other products and in different packaging.
- Color
- Heathered brown, beige, and white tones
- Material
- Natural wool
- Style
- organic-modern, artisan
- Category
- Home & Garden > Decor > Rugs
Color
Specifications
A handmade wool rug with twisted and knotted design in earthy brown, beige, and white tones.
Soft and warm natural wool; handmade in India; rug pad recommended for safety.
- Color
- Heathered brown, beige, and white tones · brown
- Material
- Natural wool
- Style
- organic-modern, artisan
- Occasion
- everyday, homewear
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Home & Garden > Decor > Rugs
Additional Attributes
- handmade
- soft and warm
- natural wool
- twisted and knotted design
- heathered and variegated colors
- handmade in India
- rug pad recommended
Product Insights
This hand-knotted wool rug combines centuries-old Indian craftsmanship with natural wool's inherent benefits: it feels soft underfoot due to its twisted texture, yet resists flattening and hides footprints, vacuum marks, and stains thanks to lanolin and heathered tones. It lasts 50–100 years with proper care—including initial shedding managed by beater-bar-free vacuuming—while providing thermal and acoustic insulation, flame resistance, and zero VOCs. Priced at roughly a quarter of comparable rugs, it develops a rich patina over time and retains resilience for generations.
Verified claims
- Softness
- Despite its knotted texture, the rug feels soft and cushioned underfoot.
- Crush resistance
- Twisted wool fibers resist flattening and bounce back after compression.
- Wear concealment
- Twisted, heathered pile conceals footprints, vacuum marks, and dirt.
- Stain resistance
- Wool's natural lanolin makes spills bead up, resisting stains.
- Longevity
- Hand-knotted wool rugs routinely deliver 50–100 years of service and develop a rich patina as they age.
- Shedding period
- New handmade wool rugs shed loose fibers for a few weeks to a couple of months.
- Vacuuming during shedding
- During the initial weeks of shedding, vacuum once or twice a week using a vacuum without a beater bar to remove loose wool without pulling fibers.
- Inherent protection
- Wool naturally resists stains and emits no VOCs.
- Soiling concealment
- Heathered tones and wool lanolin effectively hide stains, dust, and footprints.
- Aging and performance
- Hand-knotted wool develops a warm patina, hides wear, and retains its resilience for generations.
- Durability
- Wool's natural crimp resists permanent matting, and the hand-knotted construction can be professionally repaired if damaged.
- Material
- Wool repels liquids, emits no VOCs, resists flames, and absorbs sound.
- Value
- Priced at CA$378, roughly ¼ the cost of similar rugs, with potential appreciation.
- Craftsmanship
- Centuries-old Indian hand-knotted technique ensures heirloom quality and zero VOC.
- Flame resistance
- Wool self-extinguishes around open flames without chemical retardants.
- Acoustic insulation
- Wool's dense fiber structure absorbs sound and reduces echo, making the rug a useful acoustic treatment for open-plan or echo-prone rooms.
- Thermal insulation
- Provides thermal insulation, making floors feel warmer underfoot.
- Care
- Vacuum regularly without a beater bar, rotate periodically, and use professional wool-safe cleaning or gentle spot treatment with mild wool detergent and cool water for deeper cleaning.
- Indoor quality
- Zero VOC off-gassing, inherent fire resistance, and acoustic insulation add comfort and safety.
- Craft heritage
- Handmade in India by artisans whose hand-knotted techniques descend from Mughal-era rug workshops.
- Construction
- Hand-knotted without glue, the rug has no synthetic backing and emits no VOCs.
- Rug pad recommendation
- A non-slip rug pad is recommended for safety on hard floors to prevent movement and extend the rug's life.
- Sizes available
- The rug is available in multiple sizes, including 160x230 cm and 240x320 cm.
Product record
- Title
- Earthy Twisted Knotted Wool Handmade Rug See Available Sizes
- Brand
- Simons Maison
- Price
- 378 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 8 sourcesUses
Grounding a room with natural, elegant style
This handmade twisted knotted wool rug is designed to bring subtle organic patterns and a natural, sophisticated look to a room. Its earthy design is described by the maker as fitting seamlessly into any decor, making it an option when refreshing or styling a space.[1]
Anchoring a room as a laid-flat area rug
This rectangular handmade wool rug is meant to be laid flat on the floor as an area rug, such as in front of a bed, adding a low, dense, slightly variegated pile in brown and beige tones to the space. Simons recommends pairing it with a rug pad for greater safety.[1,2,3]
Grounding a bedroom beside the bed
This handmade wool area rug can be laid out beside and partly under the bed, as shown in the product image, where it sits beneath and in front of the bed foot and the nightstands. Its brown and beige tones and low, slightly variegated pile suit a bedroom floor where you want a knotted wool rug anchoring the bed and surrounding furniture.[3]
Product comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Earthy Twisted Knotted Wool Handmade Rug See Available Sizes: Choose this if you want a handmade, 100% wool area rug with a warm, earthy look: the Hazelnut colorway mixes heathered brown, beige, cream, and occasional rust and mustard flecks into mottled, irregular banding over a low, dense, nubby knotted pile. It comes in two sizes (about 6 feet 3 inches by 7 feet 7 inches and 7 feet 10 inches by 10 feet 6 inches), has a wrapped serged edge on all sides, and the merchant describes it as bringing natural, sophisticated elegance to any decor—a subjective claim, not a reported outcome. Note that Simons recommends pairing it with a rug pad for greater safety.[1,2,3,4] | Plain Pure Wool Handcrafted Rug See Available Sizes: Choose this if you want a plain, modern 100% wool rug, handcrafted in India, in a wide palette of colours and sizes up to 270 by 360 centimetres. Reviewers report its thick wool and saturated colour work well as a living room centerpiece that grounds a seating area, though some found the texture rough rather than soft. Be aware the wool sheds, some units arrive with pulls, the actual shade can run darker or greyer than the online swatch, and a rug pad is recommended for safety.[5] | Wool Loop Artisanal Rug See Available Sizes: Choose this if you want a hand-knotted, 80% wool area rug with a dense pebble-like loop texture and heathered two-tone look for cozy spaces like a reading nook or home office, available in Grey, Off White, and Ivory/Cream Beige in sizes from 150X240CM up to 270X360CM, with repeat buyers citing its quality and workmanship. Note that it is a delicate rug that Simons says should go in a low-traffic area, needs a rug pad for safety, should be vacuumed without a brush roll, and may shed heavily — though shedding experiences vary, with some owners reporting no shedding at all. Since each artisanally woven piece is unique and may vary slightly from the photo in color and texture, keep in mind the ivory option has been reported to match its online images.[6,7,8] |
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Rectangular textured area rug shown flat on a wood floor; overall surface has dense, irregular horizontal banding of warm neutral tones and a low-to-medium textured pile with visible knotted/looped yarns and a stitched serged edge on all sides.
- Overall shapeRectangular rug with straight edges visible on all four sides and slightly rounded corner visible at bottom left due to perspective.
1 region
x 0.03 · y 0.03 · w 0.94 · h 0.94 (high) - Edge finishNarrow stitched serged border running continuously around the rug, slightly lighter than adjacent pile.
2 regions
x 0.04 · y 0.04 · w 0.93 · h 0.02 (high); x 0.04 · y 0.92 · w 0.93 · h 0.03 (high) - Pile textureDense textured surface composed of small knotted or looped yarn clusters producing an irregular, tactile surface with visible individual yarn tufts.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.12 · w 0.76 · h 0.76 (high) - Surface patternHorizontal, irregular banding and striations across the rug formed by mixed yarn tones; bands are not perfectly straight and vary in density and width.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.08 · w 0.90 · h 0.84 (high) - Color variationIntermingled warm neutrals ranging from light beige to medium tan and deeper brown specks dispersed across the surface, producing an overall mottled appearance.
1 region
x 0.15 · y 0.15 · w 0.70 · h 0.70 (high)
Other
Top-down product photograph of the rug placed on a light-to-medium wood plank floor with even overhead lighting and minimal shadows; image cropped with small wood border visible around rug.
- Shot compositionTop-down, centered framing showing the rug aligned with image edges and a narrow border of wood flooring visible on all sides.
- Background surfaceLight-to-medium tone wood plank flooring with visible grain and seams between planks running predominantly horizontally in the image.
2 regions
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 0.03 · h 1.00 (high); x 0.97 · y 0.00 · w 0.03 · h 1.00 (high) - LightingEven, diffuse overhead lighting producing soft, minimal shadows and uniform exposure across the rug surface.
- Image qualityHigh-resolution, sharp focus on rug texture with no visible text or labels in the scene.
Colors
light beige· predominant pile#DCCCB3medium tan· mid-tone yarns#CBB49Bwarm brown· darker flecks#6B4C33- Overall shapeRectangular rug with straight edges visible on all four sides and slightly rounded corner visible at bottom left due to perspective.
- 02
Product
Close-up of a folded wool rug corner showing looped, chunky knotted pile with a wrapped serged edge and variegated earth-tone yarns.
- Folded cornerA single rug corner is folded back on itself revealing the underside of the pile and a rounded fold creating a small tunnel-like gap between layers.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.16 · w 0.60 · h 0.48 (high) - Edge bindingSerger-style bound edge made of wrapped yarn forming a visible raised rim along the fold with alternating light and darker yarn wraps.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.48 · w 0.64 · h 0.40 (high) - Pile textureThick looped and knotted wool pile with an irregular, nubby texture made of multi-thickness yarns; some fibers are fuzzy and slightly raised from the loops.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.40 · w 0.90 · h 0.55 (high) - Color variegationInterspersed bands and speckles of light cream, beige, warm brown and rust tones across the visible surface creating a mottled, earthy pattern.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.20 · w 0.90 · h 0.70 (high) - Small yellow flecksOccasional small mustard-yellow yarn flecks appear scattered within the brown areas.
1 region
x 0.50 · y 0.38 · w 0.18 · h 0.14 (medium)
Other
Image shows a close-up studio shot of the rug folded on a wood floor with soft lighting and minor shadows; no people or packaging visible.
- Background surfaceLight to medium toned wooden floor visible beneath the rug at the lower left and lower right edges.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.78 · w 0.60 · h 0.22 (high) - Shot compositionTight macro-style framing focused on texture and edge detail; rug fills most of the frame and is slightly cropped at top edge.
- Lighting and shadowSoft directional lighting from upper left producing gentle highlights on raised loops and a soft shadow inside the folded tunnel.
Colors
warm cream· base pilewarm medium brown· brown flecking#94734Crust brown· rust accents#8B5C33mustard yellow· yellow flecks#9C7344- Folded cornerA single rug corner is folded back on itself revealing the underside of the pile and a rounded fold creating a small tunnel-like gap between layers.
- 03
Product
Foreground area rug visible on the floor with a low, dense, slightly variegated pile in brown and beige tones; rug occupies the lower portion of the image in front of the bed.
- Pile textureLow, tightly packed pile with a slightly uneven, twisted-knotted appearance producing a subtly variegated, striated surface.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.73 · w 0.96 · h 0.25 (high) - Color variationMottled mix of medium-to-dark brown, warm tan and lighter beige fibers creating horizontal-leaning striations across the rug surface.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.73 · w 0.96 · h 0.25 (high) - Visible placementRug visible beneath and in front of the bed foot and nightstands, covering the full foreground from left to right and extending under the bed.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.68 · w 1.00 · h 0.32 (medium)
Other
Lifestyle bedroom scene showing a fabric-upholstered bed, decorative pillows, two bedside tables with lamps, a small framed landscape on the wall, and warm directional lighting creating soft shadows.
- Bed upholsteryRounded, upholstered bed frame and tall headboard in a dark brown textured fabric with curved corners at the foot and head visible on the right and center of the image.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.18 · w 0.70 · h 0.60 (high) - Bedding and pillowsCream-colored duvet and multiple decorative pillows including patterned pillows with geometric floral motifs and solid rust-brown pillows arranged along the headboard.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.38 · w 0.56 · h 0.20 (high) - Left nightstand setupWood nightstand with an open lower shelf containing books and a small decorative bowl, topped by a small rounded lamp with a pleated white shade and a short glass on the surface.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.52 · w 0.22 · h 0.24 (high) - Right nightstand lampMatching rounded lamp with a pleated white shade on a dark nightstand at the right edge of the image casting warm light.
1 region
x 0.82 · y 0.48 · w 0.16 · h 0.20 (high) - Wall artSmall framed landscape painting with a narrow gold frame hung above the headboard, centered horizontally over the bed.
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.05 · w 0.12 · h 0.10 (high) - Lighting and shadowsWarm, directional indoor lighting from bedside lamps creating soft highlights on the wall and mild shadows on the headboard and bedding.
- Image compositionVertical lifestyle shot framing the bed and rug from a slightly elevated front-right angle; entire scene is in focus with no visible text labels.
Colors
mottled brown and beige· rug field#8C7354- Pile textureLow, tightly packed pile with a slightly uneven, twisted-knotted appearance producing a subtly variegated, striated surface.