Simons Maison
Rectangle Checkerboard Reversible Artisanal Rug See Available Sizes
This rectangular area rug is a handwoven flat weave made from 100% wool, featuring a reversible checkerboard pattern in ivory and brown. It is handmade in India and has a low-profile, dense looped texture with clean hemmed edges, suitable for use as a floor covering. Available sizes vary; see the product listing for specific dimensions, and a rug pad is recommended for safety.
- Color
- Ivory and Brown
- Material
- 100% wool
- Style
- modern, classic
- Category
- Home & Garden > Decor > Rugs
Color
Size
Specifications
Handwoven wool rug with a modern checkerboard pattern in contrasting ivory and brown.
Reversible design; 100% wool flat weave; handmade in India; rug pad recommended.
- Color
- Ivory and Brown · white
- Material
- 100% wool
- Style
- modern, classic
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Home & Garden > Decor > Rugs
Additional Attributes
- Rectangle
- Checkerboard
- Reversible
- Artisanal
- 100% wool
- Flat weave
- Handmade in India
- Rug pad recommended
Product Insights
A handwoven wool rug in the Indian dhurrie tradition, this checkerboard piece is reversible and has no backing or pile, so both faces wear equally and flipping it doubles its service life in high-traffic zones. Its natural wool crimp springs back from foot traffic, and lanolin makes spills bead on new wool, though that stain resistance fades as wool ages. Cleaning is precise: vacuum with suction only, cold-water surface wash for spills, and professional washing only every 3–5 years; over-wetting is the main risk because wool can absorb 30% of its weight before feeling damp. It is safe on radiant heated floors only below 80°F (27°C) with a rug pad. The clear ivory-and-brown checker pattern—not a tonal neutral—shows spills on the light squares with no camouflage, so placement matters: leaving 12–18 inches of bare floor around it helps it read as an area rug. Sizes vary by room fit, with the 240×300 cm size offering the best per-area value at about CAD 73/m², while the 270×360 cm suits dining and sectionals. All sizes come only in Patterned Brown.
Verified claims
- Craftsmanship
- Handwoven in the centuries-old Indian dhurrie tradition of daily-use flatweaves.
- Durability
- No backing or pile, and both faces are wearable, so flipping extends usable life.
- Cleaning
- Cold-water surface wash handles spills at home; vacuum with suction only.
- Stain resistance
- Lanolin makes spills bead on new wool, but that edge fades as wool ages.
- Reversible construction
- Both faces carry the same woven checker, with no backing and no printed underside.
- Reversible longevity
- Flipping this reversible wool rug doubles its service life in high-traffic zones.
- Radiant heat
- Safe on radiant heated floors when surface stays below 80°F (27°C) and a rug pad is used.
- Care
- With normal use, professional washing is only needed every 3-5 years; vacuum weekly with suction only and use a rug pad.
- Wool resilience
- Wool's natural crimp springs back from foot traffic instead of crushing flat like flatter synthetic weaves.
- Over-wetting risk
- Over-wetting is the main stain risk: wool can absorb 30% of its weight before it feels damp.
- Per-area value
- At about CAD 73/m², the 240×300 cm size is the cheapest per square metre.
- Size selection
- Typical living rooms fit the 240×300 cm; dining and full-size sectionals need the 270×360 cm; the 150×240 cm suits compact rooms.
- Room fit
- Use 150×240 cm for compact rooms, 240×300 cm for standard sofas, and 270×360 cm for dining, sectionals or open plans.
- Floor border
- Leave 12–18 in of bare floor between the rug and walls so the checkerboard reads as an area rug.
- Pattern character
- Clear two-tone ivory-and-brown checker - not a tonal neutral, and the weave keeps it from looking stark
- Pattern upkeep
- Rotating this rug 180 degrees every six months keeps the checker crisp in busy areas
- Color choice
- All sizes are Patterned Brown; color is not a choice between variants.
- Underfoot feel
- Underfoot, this 100% wool flatweave feels firmer and more textural than plush — you feel the weave rather than sink into it.
- Shedding
- New 100% wool flat-weave rugs typically shed loose fibers for the first few weeks as the natural wool fibers settle; this diminishes significantly with regular vacuuming.
Product record
- Title
- Rectangle Checkerboard Reversible Artisanal Rug See Available Sizes
- Brand
- Simons Maison
- Price
- 278 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Rectangular flat-woven rug laid flat on a hardwood floor, showing a checkerboard composed of alternating horizontal brown and off-white rectangular bands forming a grid of squares; visible top-right corner and lower-left portion are within frame.
- Overall geometryRectangular rug with straight, hemmed edges; rug lies flat on the floor with the long edges roughly parallel to the image sides.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.42 · w 0.84 · h 0.52 (high) - Weave and pileLow-profile, flat-woven texture with visible horizontal weave lines and a slightly coarse surface; no visible fringe.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.56 · w 0.60 · h 0.30 (high) - PatternCheckerboard grid created by alternating horizontal brown and off-white rectangular bands that align into square-like blocks across the rug.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.48 · w 0.76 · h 0.46 (high) - Visible cornerLower-right corner of the rug is visible with a clean 90-degree hem and the pattern continuing to the edge.
1 region
x 0.68 · y 0.82 · w 0.24 · h 0.15 (high)
Other
Lifestyle scene showing the rug in a furnished room with a wooden coffee table, lamp, and a low wooden chair on a dark hardwood floor against a deep reddish-brown wall; warm directional lighting from the lamp creates soft shadows.
- Coffee table and lampRectangular rustic wooden coffee table centered near the top of the rug, holding stacked books and a round ceramic lamp with a white tapered fabric shade that is lit.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.06 · w 0.60 · h 0.30 (high) - ChairLow wooden lounge chair with a woven cane seat visible on the lower-left overlapping the rug.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.56 · w 0.40 · h 0.40 (high) - Floor and wallDark wood plank floor beneath the rug and a solid deep reddish-brown painted wall in the background.
2 regions
x 0.00 · y 0.86 · w 1.00 · h 0.14 (high); x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 0.18 (high) - Lighting and shadowsWarm, directional light from the table lamp casts soft shadows beneath the table and chair and creates a highlight on the lamp base.
Colors
warm medium brown· brown checker squares#7C4C2Boff-white· off-white checker squares#F3F2F1- Overall geometryRectangular rug with straight, hemmed edges; rug lies flat on the floor with the long edges roughly parallel to the image sides.
- 02
Product
Portion of a flatwoven rug showing a large-scale horizontal checkerboard of alternating textured dark brown and off-white rectangular squares; visible woven seam/edge between squares with a slightly raised zigzag join.
- Checkerboard patternAlternating rectangular squares in a two-color checkerboard layout; squares are arranged in offset rows creating wide horizontal bands of brown and off-white.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.40 · w 0.96 · h 0.58 (high) - Square textureClose-up of a coarse, looped or knotted flatweave texture visible across both color fields, with the weave pile appearing low and even.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.56 · w 0.40 · h 0.28 (high) - Join/edge between squaresNarrow raised zigzag seam where adjacent squares meet, visible as a slightly lighter stitched ridge running between color blocks.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.48 · w 0.28 · h 0.42 (medium)
Other
Partial wooden coffee table with turned leg and stacked books sits on the rug; warm directional lighting from upper right creates soft highlights and shadows; image is a cropped close-up framing the rug and table leg.
- Table top edgeThick wooden table top with visible wood grain, worn edges, and warm brown finish occupying the upper portion of the image and slightly overlapping the rug.
1 region
x 0.04 · y 0.02 · w 0.92 · h 0.24 (high) - Turned table legSingle turned wooden table leg with cylindrical and rounded profiles resting on the rug, showing a small dark knot or plug near the top of the leg.
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.20 · w 0.12 · h 0.36 (high) - Stacked booksTwo stacked books on the table top with visible book covers and page edges; top book has a light cover and lower book has a burgundy fore-edge.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.00 · w 0.46 · h 0.18 (high) - Lighting and shadowWarm directional light from the top right creating soft highlights on the wooden table and subtle shadows beneath the table leg.
- Shot compositionTight cropped detail shot focusing on the rug surface and furniture leg; background beyond the table is out of frame.
Colors
warm medium brown· brown squares#744B34warm off-white· off-white squares- Checkerboard patternAlternating rectangular squares in a two-color checkerboard layout; squares are arranged in offset rows creating wide horizontal bands of brown and off-white.
- 03
Product
Close-up of a folded rectangular rug showing a two-tone checkerboard pattern with a chunky looped weave; a folded corner reveals both face and backside textures and a finished stitched edge.
- Checkerboard patternAlternating square checkerboard pattern composed of a warm brown and an off-white color; squares are visible across the image and align in a grid.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Folded cornerA prominent folded corner curls upward near the center, exposing the rug underside and showing thickness and the stitched edge where the two color fields meet.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.18 · w 0.55 · h 0.48 (high) - Looped woven textureSurface shows a dense, small-loop woven texture with visible individual yarn loops and short loose fibers across both color fields.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.10 · w 0.60 · h 0.80 (high) - Edge finishingEdge of the rug has a tight stitched fold where the face and backing meet; stitching forms a thin border visible along the folded rim.
1 region
x 0.32 · y 0.22 · w 0.30 · h 0.26 (high) - Backside appearanceBackside visible under the fold appears similar in weave and color to the face, indicating reversible construction in the photographed area.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.20 · w 0.28 · h 0.25 (high)
Other
Studio close-up with soft directional lighting, neutral out-of-focus background, and shallow depth of field emphasizing rug texture; no packaging or text visible.
- Shot compositionTight studio detail shot filling frame with the rug; main focus on the fold and foreground texture, corners of the rug extend to image edges.
- Lighting and shadowSoft, even lighting from the upper left creating gentle shadows beneath the folded rim and slight tonal variation across the weave.
- Image qualityHigh resolution and sharp detail on yarn loops in focus area; slight background blur due to shallow depth of field.
Colors
warm medium brown· brown checker square#633B25off-white cream· off-white checker square#C4BCB3- Checkerboard patternAlternating square checkerboard pattern composed of a warm brown and an off-white color; squares are visible across the image and align in a grid.