Simons Maison
Elion Raked Waves Modern Rug Machine Washable See Available Sizes
CA$169.00CAD
In Stock
This area rug is made from soft polyester fibre with a low pile height and features a raked-wave pattern reminiscent of Japanese Zen gardens. It has a safe non-slip backing and is machine washable for easy care. The rug does not shed and is available in multiple sizes.
- Material
- soft polyester fibre
- Style
- modern
- Category
- Home & Garden > Decor > Rugs
Color
CharcoalOff WhiteIvory/Cream BeigeCopper/RustMossy Green
Size
200X275CM240X300CM275X365CM305X427CM150X230CM
Specifications
A modern rug with a raked wave pattern, soft polyester fibre, non-slip backing, and machine washable.
Soft polyester fibre, low pile, non-slip backing, machine washable, does not shed.
- Material
- soft polyester fibre
- Style
- modern
- Gender
- unisex
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Home & Garden > Decor > Rugs
Additional Attributes
- tactile texture
- sophisticated elegance
- broad waves
- velvety fibre
- refined charm
- graceful movement
- bold and subtle
- Zen garden inspired
- serenity
- soft
- polyester
- low pile
- non-slip backing
- machine washable
- easy-care
- does not shed
- modern
Product Insights
The Elion Raked Waves Modern Rug by Simons Maison brings a carved Zen-garden pattern, inspired by the nami-mon motif found in luxury rugs over $3,000, to a machine-washable, non-slip polyester rug at a fraction of the cost. Its 0.08-inch low pile allows quick cleaning and pet hair removal, but heat can permanently flatten the sculpted waves, and the non-slip grip lessens with repeated washes. The five colorways—drawn from Zen garden materials like charcoal gravel, dry sand, moss, or oxidized stone—offer versatile interior options, with the charcoal shade hiding light pet hair. Spills bead on the surface, allergens are resisted, and the directional wave pattern remains legible after washing, making this rug practical for high-traffic zones despite the tradeoff of a thin pile that may sacrifice plushness for ease of care.
Verified claims
- Wave origin
- The raked-wave pattern references nami-mon, the Zen garden motif seen in luxury brands Luke Irwin and Blomus Uzu.
- Color palette
- Each colorway corresponds to a Zen garden material: charcoal gravel, dry sand, moss, or oxidized stone.
- Texture
- The wave motif is physically carved into the low-relief pile, creating a tactile ridge that persists with use.
- Construction
- The 0.08-inch low pile is machine-washable and non-slip, but heat can permanently flatten the sculpted waves.
- Pile height
- 0.08-inch pile is one-third the height of the Zinatex, enabling quick cleaning and pet hair removal.
- Design inspiration
- Carved Zen-garden pattern normally seen on rugs over $3,000, at a fraction of the cost.
- Practical benefits
- Polyester rug resists spills and allergens, machine-washable with durable non-slip backing.
- Pattern directionality
- Directional wave pattern evokes karesansui Zen gardens; rotating changes the visual appearance.
- Care
- Spills bead up on polyester; heat can permanently flatten the sculpted texture.
- Resilience
- Spills bead on the surface; resists allergens; pet hair lifts off with a lint roller.
- Pattern and pile
- Carved wave pattern resists foot traffic wear; low pile allows high-traffic use and quick drying.
- Color concept
- Color palette draws from Zen garden materials, with Copper/Rust and Mossy Green as accent shades.
- Color variety
- Five color options provide more interior versatility than similar rugs with fewer colors.
- Color maintenance
- Charcoal colorway hides light-colored pet hair between cleanings.
- High-traffic zones
- 0.08-inch thin pile, non-slip backing, and machine washability suit busy zones like entryways, dining, playrooms.
- Value
- Inspired by Japanese sand raking at a fraction of hand-knotted rug costs.
- Durability
- Ultra-thin 0.08-inch pile with a carved wave pattern that stays legible after washing.
- Backing longevity
- Grip lessens with repeated washes; cold gentle cycles and air drying maximize backing life.
Product record
- Title
- Elion Raked Waves Modern Rug Machine Washable See Available Sizes
- Brand
- Simons Maison
- Price
- 169 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
How the raked wave pattern fits modern interiors
- Unlike flat-printed wave designs, the Elion's pile is physically carved into low-relief ridges that mirror raked sand furrows, rewarding barefoot interaction with a subtle changing texture underfoot — a tactile layer that deepens the room’s sensory calm.
- Each stock color corresponds to a material from the Zen garden palette — Charcoal as raked gravel, Off White as dry sand, Mossy Green as ground-cover moss, and Copper/Rust as oxidized stone or metal accents — so the rug acts as a colour anchor that lets you dial in the exact outdoor texture you want to bring inside.
- The machine-washable, non-slip, low-pile build means this rug can introduce a quiet, meditative focal point to busy zones like entryways, dining areas, or playrooms where a delicate wool zen rug would be impractical, expanding the floorplan for calm in a household.
- The karesansui motif appears at the very top of the rug market — Luke Irwin's hand-knotted 'Rake' (£3,379–£25,620) and the Blomus Uzu (€619) both explicitly cite Japanese dry gardens — so obtaining a machine-washable, sub-$200 CAD version gives access to this designer design language without the investment fragility.
- The rug's repeating undulations echo the wave patterns (nami-mon) found in karesansui dry landscape gardens, where raked gravel stands in for flowing water, importing not just a look but a centuries-old meditative connotation of flow, change, and serenity into the room.
How it stacks up against similar washable wave rugs
- The wave pattern is directly sculpted into the pile to evoke the raked sand of a Japanese Zen garden, a deliberate design reference that distinguishes it from the generic abstract linework of competitors like the Zinatex SKY 7709 and brings a meditative, serene aesthetic.
- At just 0.08 inches, the Elion's pile is nearly a third the height of the Zinatex SKY 7709's 0.25-inch pile, making it virtually door-clearance-friendly, faster to dry, and less prone to trapping pet hair — but also offering less cushion underfoot.
- Simons Maison lists the Elion in at least five hues — Charcoal, Off White, Ivory/Cream Beige, Copper/Rust, and Mossy Green — giving customers meaningful choice beyond the monochromatic charcoal of the Zinatex SKY 7709.
Long-term durability and practical care of the polyester construction
- Polyester softens and can melt at lower temperatures than cotton; a hot dryer or iron will permanently flatten the sculpted waves into a glossy, matted patch — so cold-wash and air-dry are not gentle suggestions but essential to preserving the rug’s textured design.
- Polyester’s tendency to attract pet hair and lint through static is countered by the rug’s low pile, which lets a lint roller or vacuum clean it in seconds — and choosing the Charcoal variant further camouflages light-coloured fluff between cleanings.
- Polyester’s moisture-resistant surface makes liquid bead up rather than soak in immediately, buying critical extra seconds to blot before a stain sets — a meaningful functional edge over cotton in dining rooms or play areas.
- Polyester’s synthetic surface resists the dust mites and mold spores that commonly embed in wool or jute, so the rug remains a cleaner, lower-allergen surface for households with respiratory sensitivities.
- The raked wave pattern is carved directly into the polyester pile rather than printed on top, so the textural waves keep conveying the Zen-garden reference even after foot traffic compresses the fibre, whereas a printed design would simply wear off over time.
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
Rectangular dark charcoal area rug laid flat with a subtle raked-wave linear pattern formed by slightly raised concentric arcs and short straight ridge blocks; finished with a narrow stitched edge visible along the top and left exposed edges.
- Overall shapeRectangular rug filling most of the frame, shown from a top-down view with all four corners visible except slight cropping at the top edge.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.02 · w 0.80 · h 0.96 (high) - Primary colorUniform dark charcoal background color across the rug surface.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.02 · w 0.80 · h 0.96 (high) - Surface patternSubtle raked-wave pattern composed of concentric semi-circular ridges and short rectangular ridge blocks arranged in a repeating grid; pattern appears as slightly lighter raised lines against the darker background.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.10 · w 0.60 · h 0.80 (high) - Pile and textureLow-pile, tightly tufted surface with the pattern created by subtle change in pile direction or height rather than color contrast.
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.40 · w 0.30 · h 0.30 (medium) - Edge finishNarrow stitched or bound edge visible along the top and left exposed sides, slightly darker than the rug face.
2 regions
x 0.18 · y 0.02 · w 0.80 · h 0.04 (high); x 0.18 · y 0.02 · w 0.02 · h 0.96 (high)
Other
Top-down staged product photograph showing the rug on a light wood floor with a wooden table, decorative bowl, and an open book positioned on the left; soft directional lighting from above-left creates pale highlights on the floor and gentle shadow beneath the table.
- Supporting surfaceLight natural wood plank flooring visible around the rug edges, running vertically in the image.
2 regions
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 0.18 · h 1.00 (high); x 0.98 · y 0.00 · w 0.02 · h 1.00 (medium) - Prop - tableRectangular light-wood table occupying the left edge of the frame and partially overlapping the rug.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.12 · w 0.18 · h 0.64 (high) - Prop - decorative bowlRound textured bowl with a light-colored spherical object inside, placed on the table near the lower left corner of the image.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.58 · w 0.14 · h 0.22 (high) - Prop - bookPartially open book or magazine on the table with small printed text and a fold, text illegible at this resolution.Partial
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.18 · w 0.14 · h 0.18 (medium) - Lighting and shadowsSoft, diffuse overhead lighting with a slight highlight on the top edge of the rug and a faint shadow cast along the inner left rug edge from the table.
- Shot compositionCentered top-down composition emphasizing the rug surface; left side includes styling props that partially overlap the product.
Colors
dark charcoal· rug face#433E3Amuted medium gray· pattern ridges#5E5955- Overall shapeRectangular rug filling most of the frame, shown from a top-down view with all four corners visible except slight cropping at the top edge.
- 02
Product
Close-up of a folded dark charcoal rug showing a textured raked-wave surface, stitched bound edge, and a dotted non-slip backing visible in the folded area.
- Surface textureFlat rug face with repeated narrow raised linear ridges forming raked-wave patterns across the surface; ridges are uniform and run in curved, concentric wave shapes.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.02 · w 0.96 · h 0.62 (high) - Folded detailRug is folded back on itself creating a smooth single large curl that reveals the underside; fold edge shows the pile turning and a clean tubular curve.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.38 · w 0.76 · h 0.44 (high) - Backside non-slip coatingInterior backing visible in the fold is black with a dense pattern of small contrasting dots or textured grip elements across the surface, suggesting a non-slip backing.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.52 · w 0.46 · h 0.25 (high) - Edge bindingOuter edge has a stitched overlock binding in a matching dark gray that follows the rug contour and is visible along the folded rim.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.58 · w 0.72 · h 0.18 (high)
Other
Image shows the rug staged on a warm medium-brown wood floor; soft studio lighting with mild shadowing in the fold; image is a close crop focusing on the rug detail.
- Supporting surfaceWarm medium-brown wood floorboards with visible grain and a knot, seen beneath the rug at the bottom of the image.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.78 · w 1.00 · h 0.22 (high) - Shot compositionClose-up / detail shot framed to emphasize the folded edge and texture; majority of frame occupied by rug surface with floor only visible in lower strip.
- Lighting and shadowEven soft lighting with subtle shadows inside the fold and along ridges that accentuate texture; no harsh highlights.
Colors
charcoal gray· pile surface#3D3A35black with speckle· backing#0E0E0Cdark gray· edge binding#6A6A65- Surface textureFlat rug face with repeated narrow raised linear ridges forming raked-wave patterns across the surface; ridges are uniform and run in curved, concentric wave shapes.
Documents & Data
Q&A
4 answered- Can this rug go in a home dryer after washing, or must it be air-dried?
- The rug is machine washable, but we don't have explicit dryer instructions from the manufacturer. For best results, we recommend air drying flat to preserve the shape and non-slip backing. If you choose to use a dryer, use a low-heat setting, though this is not officially tested.
- Does the non-slip backing maintain its grip after multiple machine washes?
- The non-slip backing is designed to withstand machine washing, but like any washable rug, some reduction in grip may occur over multiple wash cycles. Washing on a cold, gentle cycle and air drying will help preserve the backing's longevity.
- Is the raked wave pattern directional (all waves running in one direction), and will the rug look different if rotated 90 degrees?
- Yes, the raked wave pattern has a clear directional flow, similar to raked sand in a Zen garden. If you rotate the rug 90 degrees, the waves will run in a different orientation, altering the visual appearance.
- Are the 'Off White' and 'Ivory/Cream Beige' colors noticeably different in person, or are they very similar?
- Off White is a cooler, near-pure white with a subtle neutral undertone, while Ivory/Cream Beige is warmer with a soft yellow-beige cast. They are distinct enough to choose based on your room's color temperature.