Momeni
Scandi Bluish Geometric Plaid Handcrafted Rug See Available Sizes
Handcrafted flatwoven area rug from Momeni's Scandi collection, made of 80% wool and 20% cotton with a 1-inch (2.5-cm) pile height and a geometric plaid pattern in blue and green tones. Available in 150 x 245 cm and 245 x 305 cm sizes, it is handmade in India and suitable for living rooms, bedrooms, and dining areas. While wool rugs may shed initially, user reviews note good quality and durability; professional cleaning and a rug pad are recommended.
- Color
- Bluish
- Material
- wool and cotton blend
- Style
- scandinavian, modern, minimal
- Category
- Home & Garden > Decor > Rugs
Color
Specifications
Handcrafted Scandi rug in bluish geometric plaid design, made from a wool and cotton blend with flat weave construction.
Flat weave construction, pile height 1 inch, handcrafted from wool and cotton blend, checkerboard pattern with overlapping stripes, handmade in India.
- Color
- Bluish · blue
- Material
- wool and cotton blend
- Secondary
- cotton
- Style
- scandinavian, modern, minimal
- Occasion
- everyday
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Home & Garden > Decor > Rugs
Additional Attributes
- handcrafted
- flat weave
- checkerboard pattern
- overlapping stripes
- Scandinavian design
- wool and cotton blend
- handmade in India
- pile height 1 inch
- artisanal methods
- bluish
- geometric
- plaid
Product Insights
Momeni's Scandi rug is a handwoven flatweave with a 1-inch pile, offering a plush underfoot feel while maintaining flatweave practicality. Its blue base with cream and sage accents creates a fresh palette, and the layered checkerboard and skewed stripe pattern makes a bold, art-like statement. The reversible construction doubles usable life and resists pile crush or adhesive failure. Made from 80/20 wool-cotton, it stays flat, resists soil, sheds less than tufted rugs, and requires vacuuming along the grain. At $928 CAD, it provides a thicker pile and more complex pattern than similarly priced competitors. Momeni, a family-run brand since 1975, has collaborated with interior designer Erin Gates since 2017, and a Momeni rug was reported in great shape after 20 years under a pool table.
Verified claims
- Geometric design
- Layered checkerboard and skewed stripe creates a bold, art-like statement.
- Texture
- Plush 1-inch pile adds comfort while keeping flatweave practicality.
- Color palette
- Pale blue ground with a high-contrast plaid overlay delivers a fresh, sunny color palette.
- Reversible design
- The flatwoven construction has the same weave on both sides and no secondary backing, so the rug can be flipped; the manufacturer has not explicitly confirmed it as reversible.
- Weave type
- Handwoven flatweave on a loom with no glue backing.
- Underfoot feel
- 1-inch thick flatweave with a smooth cotton blend and breathable weave.
- Care
- Vacuum along the grain without beater bar; trim, don't pull loose threads.
- Brand heritage
- Momeni, founded in 1975, is a three-generation family-run rug company with designer collaborations.
- Material
- 80/20 wool-cotton flatweave stays flat, resists soil, outlasts piled rugs, and has a soft cushioned feel.
- Durability
- Flatweave construction has no raised pile to crush and no adhesive backing to fail under regular foot traffic.
- Comfort
- Wool-cotton flatweave: cool, smooth, stable, and cushioned by a 1-inch pile.
- Maintenance
- Wool's natural soil resistance and flat surface keep dirt on top for easy vacuuming.
- Shedding
- Flatweave sheds less than tufted; heaviest shedding lasts 1–3 months.
- Family heritage
- Family-run importer of fine Persian rugs since 1975, now in third generation.
- Infrastructure
- 350,000 sq ft Georgia distribution center opened in 2020.
- Designer collaboration
- Erin Gates collaboration, a perennial bestseller since 2017.
- Pile height
- At 1 (2.5 cm) pile height, the Scandi is more than twice as thick as the 0.40 Ernesta Warren.
- Pattern
- Checkerboard pattern with overlapping stripes distinguishes it from solid or simple geometric competitors.
- Construction
- Flatweave construction provides better high-traffic durability and prevents shedding compared to pile rugs.
- Value
- Priced at $928 CAD, offering a thicker pile and more complex pattern than similarly priced competitors.
- Design statement
- Momeni describes the Scandi rug as both sophisticated and playful.
- Origin
- Handmade in India.
- Stability
- The wool-cotton construction makes the rug heavier and lie flatter than pure wool, so it resists creeping on hard floors without a rug pad; a pad is still recommended for safety.
Product record
- Title
- Scandi Bluish Geometric Plaid Handcrafted Rug See Available Sizes
- Brand
- Momeni
- Price
- 928 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 8 sourcesUses
Adding a chic accent to your décor
With its checkerboard pattern and overlapping stripes, this handcrafted rug is designed to bring a touch of chic sophistication to a room. It's a fit for shoppers looking to refresh their home décor with a Scandi-inspired geometric look.[2]
Product comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Scandi Bluish Geometric Plaid Handcrafted Rug See Available Sizes: Choose this if you want a Scandinavian-inspired flatwoven rug with a bold geometric plaid in varying blue tones, handcrafted in India from 80% wool and 20% cotton with a 1 inch pile. It comes in rectangular sizes of 150 by 245 cm and 245 by 305 cm, all in Patterned Blue, and a rug pad is recommended for greater safety. As an artisanal piece, slight imperfections are normal, and care involves low-suction vacuuming without beater bars and trimming rather than pulling loose yarn.[1,2,3] | Scandi Striped Plaid Handcrafted Rug See Available Sizes: Choose this if you want a handcrafted, flat-woven area rug with a Nordic-inspired striped plaid that combines a checkerboard pattern with overlapping stripes, made from 80 percent wool and 20 percent cotton with a 1 inch (2.5 cm) pile. It is reversible for two-sided use, offered in 150x245 cm and 245x305 cm sizes and Copper/Rust or Patterned Blue colors, and handmade in India by artisans. Note that as an artisanal piece it may show slight imperfections, which the retailer describes as normal and part of its charm, and a rug pad is recommended for greater safety.[4,5] | Adobe Bluish Checkers Handwoven Rug See Available Sizes: Choose this if you want a handwoven, Southwestern-inspired accent piece: this Momeni Adobe collection rug pairs a checkerboard grid of rust, bluish-gray and charcoal squares with a tan woven border, in a 50% wool and 50% jute blend with a low 0.25 inch pile. Handmade in India, it comes in two sizes (185 by 275 cm and 245 by 305 cm), and the retailer suggests it suits high-traffic spots like living rooms, bedrooms, or entryways. Plan on a rug pad for safety, and expect slight imperfections that are normal for its artisanal construction.[6,7,8] |
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Image Analysis
1 images- 01
Product
Rectangular flatwoven rug shown face-on with a repeating geometric plaid of vertical rectangular panels in varying blue tones separated by narrow green horizontal bands and narrow cream vertical strips with small motif dots.
- Overall shapeFull-bleed rectangular rug shown face-on with straight edges and right-angle corners; displayed on a white background.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.01 · w 0.96 · h 0.98 (high) - Panel gridSurface divided into a regular grid of horizontal rows; each row contains repeated vertical rectangular panels of alternating blue tones.
1 region
x 0.03 · y 0.03 · w 0.94 · h 0.94 (high) - Vertical cream stripsNarrow cream-colored vertical strips separate the blue panels; each cream strip contains a repeated small green dot motif in a column.
3 regions
x 0.18 · y 0.05 · w 0.02 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.39 · y 0.18 · w 0.02 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.60 · y 0.31 · w 0.02 · h 0.12 (high) - Green horizontal separatorsThin green horizontal bands run across the width of the rug between rows, appearing slightly textured.
3 regions
x 0.03 · y 0.12 · w 0.94 · h 0.02 (high); x 0.03 · y 0.28 · w 0.94 · h 0.02 (high); x 0.03 · y 0.44 · w 0.94 · h 0.02 (high) - Woven textureSurface shows visible horizontal weave striations within each colored panel, indicating a flatwoven textile texture.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.10 · w 0.80 · h 0.80 (high)
Other
Clean product-on-white studio presentation, centered and evenly lit with small white margin; no props or packaging visible.
- Shot compositionRug centered in frame with consistent white margin on all sides; image shows full front face of the rug.
- Background and lightingPlain white background with even diffuse lighting and minimal shadows; colors appear evenly illuminated.
Colors
deep denim blue· dark blue panels#3A4D53slate blue· medium blue panels#768A91pale sky blue· light blue panelssoft cream· cream vertical strips#CDD3D4sage green· green separator lines and motifs#8C9A84- Overall shapeFull-bleed rectangular rug shown face-on with straight edges and right-angle corners; displayed on a white background.
Brand PDP Lookup
- Brand
- Momeni
SCN-4 BLUE
Variants
2 SKUs| SKU | Title | Price | Avail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4472360 | Scandi Bluish Geometric Plaid Handcrafted Rug See Available Sizes - Patterned Blue - 150x245cm | CA$928.00 | Yes |
| 4472364 | Scandi Bluish Geometric Plaid Handcrafted Rug See Available Sizes - Patterned Blue - 245x305cm | CA$1,878.00 | Yes |
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Reddit Insights
2 threads · r/BuyItForLife, r/HomeDecoratingReddit users have mixed but generally positive views on Momeni wool rugs, noting they offer good value but often shed initially, especially if hand-tufted.
Positive experiences highlight good quality and value, while negatives focus on shedding and construction concerns, resulting in a slightly positive overall sentiment due to the bargain factor.
Themes
Use Cases
- Durable for high-traffic areas (held up under a pool table for years)
Watch Out For
Compared To
vs Synthetic Wayfair rug
Momeni wool rug was clearly much higher quality, softer, and released dirt better than a $750 synthetic rug that stained easily.
vs Karastan (machine-made rug)
Some users recommend machine-made Karastan over tufted rugs like Momeni for longevity and less shedding.
Source Threads
Positive Momeni experience with some 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.
u/SnooGoats3915r/BuyItForLifeView thread →
Bought Momeni rug secondhand, very pleased with quality
For what it's worth, I bought the rug for $100. It was clearly much higher quality than the $750 synthetic Wayfair rug we're replacing. I took it home & vacuumed it. It was both softer & actually seemed to give up dirt & dust better. The seller said it was under his pool table for 20 years. I'm guessing he's exaggerating a little but it's in great shape even if it's 10 years old. When you combine the price of the rug we're replacing (that didn't even last a year before getting pretty stained & gross looking), I guess I may still have gotten a bargain considering this rug at this size retails for over $1k.
u/candykhanr/HomeDecoratingView thread →