Mark Krebs
Grey Stripes Artisanal Rug See Available Sizes
This Grey Stripes Artisanal Rug from Mark Krebs is a handmade wool and cotton blend flat-weave rug with a low pile and thin fringes at the ends. Its rectangular design features alternating dark charcoal and grey stripes, a faded grey central field, and subtle rust accent lines, making it suitable for various living spaces. Woven using artisanal methods in India, the rug is available in other sizes and is sold exclusively online through Simons.
- Color
- Grey Stripes
- Material
- wool and cotton blend
- Category
- Home & Garden > Decor > Rugs
Color
Size
Specifications
A handcrafted rug with grey stripes in dark colors, made from durable wool and cotton blend with low pile and thin fringes.
Durable wool and cotton blend, tapestry weave, low pile, thin fringes, handmade in India.
- Color
- Grey Stripes · gray
- Material
- wool and cotton blend
- Secondary
- cotton
- Gender
- unisex
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Home & Garden > Decor > Rugs
Additional Attributes
- striped
- dark colours
- durable
- wool and cotton blend
- tapestry woven
- artisanal
- thin fringes
- low pile
- handmade
- India
- available in multiple sizes
- online only
Product Insights
The Grey Stripes Artisanal Rug is a handwoven flatweave dhurrie co-created with Indian weavers in a fair-pay partnership, resulting in a unique artisanal piece with slight imperfections. Its 80% wool, 20% cotton blend offers durability, stain resistance from natural lanolin, low shedding, and a cool, firm underfoot feel. Direct weaver sourcing cuts markups to 489 CAD, but the rug lacks non-slip backing and requires a rug pad for safety and longevity.
Verified claims
- Flatweave
- Flatweave rug won't delaminate, stays breathable, and sheds little.
- Artisan partnership
- Weavers build their own looms and co-create patterns in a fair-pay partnership.
- Collaborative design
- Stripes are co-created with Indian weavers in a process described as a dance.
- Artisanal character
- The rug's slight imperfections are intrinsic to its handwoven construction.
- Brand origin
- Canadian-owned rug brand manufactured in India.
- Construction heritage
- Handwoven dhurrie flatweave prevents delamination.
- Pricing
- Direct weaver sourcing pays fairly and cuts markups to 489 CAD.
- Design authenticity
- Pattern results from collaborative brand-weaver design process.
- Stain resistance
- Natural lanolin in wool repels spills, making cleaning easier.
- Comfort
- Blend provides a soft hand and stays cool, making it comfortable year-round.
- Durability & value
- Handwoven flatweave construction blends wool and cotton for durability that outlasts cotton while being more affordable than wool.
- Coolness
- Flatweave construction stays cooler than pile rugs.
- Room suitability
- 80% wool, 20% cotton flatweave is low pile, stain-resistant, durable, artisanal, and suits dining rooms and high-traffic areas.
- Shedding
- Low-pile tapestry weave minimizes initial wool shedding.
- Spill cleaning
- Blot spills with mild wool-safe detergent; avoid rubbing.
- Rug pad
- A rug pad is required; the rug lacks non-slip backing.
- Craftsmanship
- Each rug is a collaborative design, resulting in a unique artisanal piece.
- Care
- No non-slip backing; a rug pad is recommended for safety and longevity.
- Weaver agency
- Weavers can choose to work for the exporter offering the highest pay.
- Design collaboration
- Weavers contribute aesthetic decisions in a collaborative design process.
- Pile height
- Roughly 1/4 to 1/2 inch tall, it fits under standard doors and works with robot vacuums.
- Underfoot feel
- Firm, cool surface with soft wool-cotton hand and uniform matte appearance.
- Durability and maintenance
- Low shedding, resists traffic marks, and spills bead up for easy cleanup.
- Sourcing and design
- Canadian brand collaborates directly with Indian weavers for handmade rugs at accessible prices.
- Construction and performance
- 80% wool-20% cotton flatweave is durable, stain-resistant, and low-shedding.
Product record
- Title
- Grey Stripes Artisanal Rug See Available Sizes
- Brand
- Mark Krebs
- Price
- 489 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Image Analysis
1 images- 01
Product
Flat-lay rectangular woven rug with a central faded grey field, alternating horizontal black and grey striped blocks at the edges, small rust accent lines, and short white fringe at both short ends.
- Overall shapeRectangular flat rug shown face-up, photographed in a centered flat-lay with all four edges visible.
1 region
x 0.03 · y 0.02 · w 0.94 · h 0.96 (high) - Central field textureLarge central panel composed of tightly woven horizontal fibers producing a subtly variegated, faded grey appearance with horizontal linear striations.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.12 · w 0.64 · h 0.72 (high) - Striped block patternAlternating horizontal bands of dark charcoal black and medium grey form stacked rectangular blocks placed along left, right, top, and bottom edges of the rug creating a framed, offset grid effect.
4 regions
x 0.02 · y 0.10 · w 0.30 · h 0.80 (high); x 0.68 · y 0.10 · w 0.30 · h 0.80 (high); x 0.18 · y 0.80 · w 0.64 · h 0.18 (medium); x 0.18 · y 0.00 · w 0.64 · h 0.12 (medium) - Short fringeShort off-white twisted fringe visible along both the top and bottom short edges of the rug.
2 regions
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 0.03 (high); x 0.00 · y 0.97 · w 1.00 · h 0.03 (high) - Rust accent linesTwo narrow horizontal rust-colored accent threads appear as short linear highlights: one near the upper center-left striped block and one small line on the right mid-area.
2 regions
x 0.33 · y 0.16 · w 0.12 · h 0.03 (medium); x 0.82 · y 0.45 · w 0.10 · h 0.02 (medium) - Edge finishEdges of the rug are finished with a narrow woven selvage matching the rug colors, visible along all four sides.
1 region
x 0.01 · y 0.01 · w 0.98 · h 0.98 (medium)
Other
Product photographed flat on a white background with even overhead lighting and minimal shadow. Image is portrait oriented with small white border visible around the rug.
- Shot compositionCentered flat-lay photograph showing the full rug within a white studio background with equal margins on left and right sides.
- Lighting and shadowEven diffuse overhead lighting with no strong directional shadows; slight vignette of the background at corners.
- Image qualityHigh-resolution, sharp focus across the rug surface allowing visible weave texture and small accent threads to be seen.
Colors
faded medium grey· central field#8D9AA2charcoal black· striped bands#232324rust brown· rust accent threads#6B747Boff-white· fringe#F7F7F7- Overall shapeRectangular flat rug shown face-up, photographed in a centered flat-lay with all four edges visible.
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1 threads · r/BuyCanadianA single comment briefly notes that Mark Krebs is a Canadian-owned rug brand that manufactures in India.
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[Mark Krebs](https://www.markkrebs.ca/pages/about-mk) is Canadian owned and made in India
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