Momeni
Scandi Striped Plaid Handcrafted Rug See Available Sizes
The Scandi Striped Plaid Handcrafted Rug is a flat-weave area rug from Momeni's Scandi collection, made of a wool and cotton blend. Its Scandinavian-inspired pattern uses checkerboard blocks and striped lines, and it is handwoven in India. The rug has a low pile height of 1 inch (2.5 cm); a rug pad is recommended for safety.
- Material
- wool and cotton blend
- Style
- modern, minimal
- Category
- Home & Garden > Decor > Rugs
Specifications
Handcrafted Scandinavian design rug with a checkerboard and striped pattern, made from a wool and cotton blend in a flat weave.
Flat weave construction; pile height 1 inch; handcrafted in India; rug pad recommended for safety.
- Material
- wool and cotton blend
- Secondary
- cotton
- Style
- modern, minimal
- Gender
- unisex
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Home & Garden > Decor > Rugs
Additional Attributes
- handcrafted
- flat weave
- Scandinavian design
- Nordic aesthetic
- checkerboard pattern
- overlapping stripes
- minimalist
- artisanal
- handmade in India
- available in multiple sizes
- wool and cotton blend
Product Insights
The Momeni Scandi Striped Plaid rug is a handwoven reversible flatweave in wool-cotton, offering a bold Scandinavian checkerboard pattern that resists fading and staining—liquids bead up for easy blotting—with minimal shedding and durability suited for high-traffic areas. The core tradeoff is its need for a rug pad to prevent sliding and add cushioning, along with specific care (spot clean, weekly vacuuming, rotation), but this extends its life and allows two colorways through reversibility, making it a value-driven artisan choice undercutting pricier hand-knotted rugs while outlasting synthetics.
Verified claims
- Design heritage
- Woven checkerboard pattern reflects Scandinavian textile art; design won't fade or peel.
- Construction
- Flat-woven with no glue or secondary backing; the wool-and-cotton pattern is woven directly into the fabric rather than printed.
- Reversibility
- Both sides are usable, offering a second colorway and extended lifespan from alternating use.
- Durability
- Woven construction resists shedding, matting, and pattern fading.
- Rug pad
- A rug pad is recommended to prevent sliding and add comfort underfoot.
- Underfoot feel
- Smooth, breathable, and stable for floor sitting.
- Stain resistance
- Natural stain resistance: liquids bead up and blot within 2 minutes.
- Shedding
- Flat-woven construction sheds less than tufted wool rugs, though some initial wool shedding may still occur.
- Stain management
- Wool's lanolin helps spills bead up; blot within two minutes and spot clean with mild detergent, with periodic professional dry cleaning for deeper maintenance.
- Maintenance
- Weekly vacuuming, rotating the rug 180 degrees every 3-6 months, moving heavy furniture quarterly, and furniture coasters prevent moth damage, compression tracks, and permanent indentations.
- Stability
- Without a rug pad, this flatweave rug slides and buckles on hard floors.
- Comfort
- A rug pad adds cushioning to the thin wool-cotton flatweave for comfortable stepping.
- Floor protection
- A rug pad protects hard floors from scratches and allows airflow to prevent moisture damage.
- Pad specifications
- A felt-and-natural-rubber pad is recommended; 1/8 for runners, 1/4 for large rugs.
- Styling versatility
- This checkerboard pattern grounds a room as a graphic anchor without novelty.
- Pattern rarity
- At ~$1,000, few handwoven wool rugs offer this bold pattern.
- Colorway
- Copper/Rust variant's warm tones and bold checkerboard pattern create a refined, modern look that pairs with natural materials.
- High-traffic
- Stain-resistant and durable for dining areas and entryways, with the tight flat weave handling lunchroom-level traffic without matting.
- Living & bedroom
- Fits Scandi boho color and pattern for living areas with natural wood, rattan, linen, and leather.
- Game room
- Heavy furniture can compress the wool-cotton fibers; felt furniture coasters under contact points prevent permanent indentations.
- Humidity rooms
- A breathable rug pad allows airflow beneath the wool rug to prevent moisture buildup and mold in humid rooms or spaces prone to spills.
- Craftsmanship
- Handwoven flat weave, pattern woven into fabric, slight irregularities from handcrafting.
- Material
- 80% wool, 20% cotton blend offers soft, breathable feel and wool's lanolin repels spills for easy stain removal.
- Care
- Spot clean spills with mild detergent and have the rug professionally dry cleaned periodically; avoid machine washing or excessive moisture.
- Aesthetic
- Hand-loomed irregularities give each rug unique character; Copper/Rust variant suits Scandi boho décor.
- Rug pad structural benefit
- A dense felt rug pad absorbs friction that would otherwise abrade the cotton warp threads and cause shape distortion and fraying, adding years of structural life to the hand-loomed rug.
- Pad material safety
- For hardwood floors, choose a natural-rubber rug pad; synthetic PVC or plastic pads can chemically react with hardwood finishes, stripping sealant and leaving sticky residue as they degrade.
- Pile height
- The 1-inch pile height keeps this rug low-profile and easier to place under furniture and doors.
Product record
- Title
- Scandi Striped Plaid Handcrafted Rug See Available Sizes
- Brand
- Momeni
- Price
- 928 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 7 sourcesUses
Anchoring a living room seating area
This handcrafted area rug works as an anchor for a living room seating arrangement, laid flat on a wood floor under a coffee table and seating, as shown in the product's lifestyle scenes. Its plaid design of overlapping stripes in cream and brown tones is intended by the retailer to add a touch of chic sophistication to the décor. Simons recommends using a rug pad underneath for greater safety.[2,3]
Flip it for two-sided wear
This Momeni Scandi rug is reversible, so it can be used on either side. The maker describes the two-sided design as a way to get extended wear from the rug, giving you a fresh-looking surface when you flip it over.[1]
Product comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Scandi Striped Plaid Handcrafted Rug See Available Sizes: Choose this if you want a handcrafted, flat-woven area rug in a Nordic-inspired plaid of checkerboard blocks and overlapping stripes, made of 80% wool and 20% cotton with a 1 inch (2.5 cm) pile. It is handmade in India, reversible for two-sided use (a stated purpose for extended wear, not a confirmed outcome), and comes in Copper/Rust or Patterned Blue in 150 by 245 cm and 245 by 305 cm sizes. Note that a rug pad is recommended for greater safety, and since it is artisanally made, slight imperfections are normal and, per the retailer, contribute to its charm.[1,2] | Scandi Bluish Geometric Plaid Handcrafted Rug See Available Sizes: Choose this if you want a Scandinavian-inspired, handcrafted flatweave rug in 80% wool and 20% cotton, made in India, with a bluish geometric plaid that combines a checkerboard pattern with overlapping stripes in Patterned Blue. It comes in 150 by 245 cm and 245 by 305 cm rectangular sizes, with a 2.5 cm pile height, and suits shoppers who embrace the slight imperfections typical of artisanal work. Plan to use a rug pad for greater safety, vacuum regularly with low suction (avoiding beater bars and rotating brushes), and trim rather than pull any loose yarn.[4,5] | Twine Woven Stripes Handcrafted Rug See Available Sizes: Choose this if you want a hand-woven area rug with an artisanal, casual-elegance look: it is made in India with a chunky braided wool and viscose blend, a cotton back, and a 0.75 inch (2 cm) pile the merchant describes as plush and soft underfoot. The flatwoven design features a textured grey-beige field with evenly spaced thin off-white stripes, square unfringed corners, and comes in Patterned Grey or Patterned White in 150x245 cm and 245x305 cm sizes. Because it is handmade using artisanal methods, slight imperfections are normal, and a rug pad is recommended for greater safety.[6,7] |
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Rectangular area rug laid flat on a wood floor showing a large-scale plaid pattern of alternating cream, light brown, and dark brown bands with a low, woven pile texture. The rug covers most of the foreground and sits under the coffee table and seating.
- Shape and placementRectangular rug lying flat on the floor, oriented with its long axis roughly horizontal in the image and extending from the foreground toward the midground under furniture.
1 region
x 0.03 · y 0.55 · w 0.94 · h 0.43 (high) - PatternLarge-scale plaid composed of repeating blocks formed by alternating horizontal and vertical bands in cream, light brown, and dark brown, producing a checkered grid.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.60 · w 0.80 · h 0.35 (high) - Surface textureLow, tightly woven pile with visible linear yarn texture across the check blocks, appearing matte rather than shiny.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.70 · w 0.60 · h 0.20 (medium) - Visible edgeClean straight rug edges visible along the bottom and right sides with a narrow border in the same cream tone as the lightest checks.
2 regions
x 0.03 · y 0.95 · w 0.94 · h 0.03 (high); x 0.90 · y 0.60 · w 0.07 · h 0.35 (high)
Other
Lifestyle living room scene showing the rug under a round black coffee table, leather seating, a tall stone fireplace with wooden mantel, potted plant at a window, and warm directional daylight from the right.
- Coffee table placementRound black ribbed coffee table centered on the rug with books and a vase on top.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.67 · w 0.27 · h 0.16 (high) - Seating visibleTan brown leather sofa at left and matching leather armchairs at right and midground positioned around the coffee table and rug.
2 regions
x 0.00 · y 0.60 · w 0.36 · h 0.33 (high); x 0.63 · y 0.62 · w 0.32 · h 0.28 (high) - Fireplace and mantelTall textured stone fireplace with a rustic wooden mantel and decorative items on the mantel, located in the midbackground behind the rug area.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.08 · w 0.46 · h 0.50 (high) - Lighting and windowDaylight coming from a tall window at the right side of the room casting soft shadows across the rug and furniture.
1 region
x 0.78 · y 0.15 · w 0.19 · h 0.57 (high) - FlooringWood plank flooring visible around the rug with a pale natural finish and herringbone-like layout near the bottom left corner.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.88 · w 0.30 · h 0.10 (high) - Shot compositionInterior lifestyle photograph captured from a slightly elevated frontal angle showing foreground rug and furniture with the fireplace and window in the midbackground.
Colors
cream· cream check areaslight brown· light brown check areas#9C836Cdark brown· dark brown check areas#453C3A- Shape and placementRectangular rug lying flat on the floor, oriented with its long axis roughly horizontal in the image and extending from the foreground toward the midground under furniture.
- 02
Product
Top-down view of a rectangular woven rug showing a repeating stepped-check plaid pattern of alternating brown and beige rectangular blocks with narrow horizontal stripe texture and a thin off-white border on the short ends.
- Overall shapeRectangular flat rug shown from above, long dimension vertical in the image, with short off-white border visible at top and bottom edges.
1 region
x 0.03 · y 0.02 · w 0.94 · h 0.96 (high) - Pattern layoutGrid of repeating rectangular blocks arranged in staggered columns and rows; each block is composed of narrow horizontal stripes that create a stepped plaid/check effect across the rug.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.06 · w 0.84 · h 0.88 (high) - Stripe textureEach rectangular block contains closely spaced horizontal banding giving a ribbed or woven texture appearance; stripe widths alternate within blocks between lighter and darker tones.
2 regions
x 0.25 · y 0.20 · w 0.50 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.25 · y 0.44 · w 0.50 · h 0.12 (high) - Color alternationBlocks alternate between a mid-to-dark warm brown and a light beige creating a checkerboard-like repeat.
2 regions
x 0.12 · y 0.14 · w 0.18 · h 0.10 (high); x 0.12 · y 0.28 · w 0.18 · h 0.10 (high) - Edge finishNarrow plain off-white border runs along the rug's short edges; side edges are tightly bound and show the same patterned field up to the binding.
2 regions
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 0.03 (medium); x 0.00 · y 0.97 · w 1.00 · h 0.03 (medium)
Other
Studio product shot with neutral white background and slight shadowing; rug is centered and the photograph is well lit from above.
- Shot compositionRug centered in frame on a white background with small margin visible around all sides; image oriented with rug length vertical.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Lighting and shadowEven, diffuse lighting with minimal shadows; slight darker shading near rug edges indicates soft directional light.
Colors
warm brown· dark rectangular blocks#8B5B34light beige· light rectangular blocks#E3D4C4off-white· short-edge border#FFFFFF- Overall shapeRectangular flat rug shown from above, long dimension vertical in the image, with short off-white border visible at top and bottom edges.
- 03
Product
Portion of a rectangular woven rug with a large-scale plaid composed of stepped horizontal stripe blocks in alternating light and dark brown tones on a light cream background; low to medium pile texture visible.
- Overall patternLarge-scale plaid made from repeating square blocks; each block contains short horizontal stripe segments that create a stepped, pixelated edge between colors.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.58 · w 0.74 · h 0.39 (high) - Visible color bandsAlternating bands of cream, light tan, medium brown and dark brown form the stripe segments inside each plaid block.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.58 · w 0.74 · h 0.39 (high) - Pile and surfaceLow to medium pile with a slightly textured, looped or cut-loop surface visible from close range; individual yarn texture and subtle pile direction highlights are visible.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.58 · w 0.74 · h 0.39 (medium) - Edge croppingRug fills the lower-left portion of the frame and is cropped at the right edge beneath a chair, showing the rug extends outside the image.
Other
Indoor staged scene showing the rug on a wood floor in front of a stone fireplace; a tan leather or suede armchair with metal frame is positioned on the right as a prop. Warm directional lighting creates shadows and highlights on the rug and chair.
- Room stagingStone fireplace with a rectangular black firebox and stacked firewood visible in the upper center background.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.03 · w 0.45 · h 0.25 (high) - Chair propTan upholstered armchair with exposed metal sled-style frame and wooden arm caps positioned on the right side of the image, partially on the rug.
1 region
x 0.60 · y 0.32 · w 0.37 · h 0.46 (high) - FlooringWood plank flooring visible at the rug perimeter and under the chair; darker tile hearth directly in front of the fireplace.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.40 · w 0.62 · h 0.21 (high) - Lighting and shadowWarm directional light from the left casts distinct soft shadows of the chair and other objects across the rug surface.
Colors
cream· plaid cream fieldlight tan· plaid light tan stripes#CBBCACmedium brown· plaid medium brown blocks#A48B73dark brown· plaid dark brown accents- Overall patternLarge-scale plaid made from repeating square blocks; each block contains short horizontal stripe segments that create a stepped, pixelated edge between colors.
Variants
4 SKUs| SKU | Title | Price | Avail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4472407 | Scandi Striped Plaid Handcrafted Rug See Available Sizes - Copper/rust - 150x245cm | CA$928.00 | Yes |
| 4472426 | Scandi Striped Plaid Handcrafted Rug See Available Sizes - Copper/rust - 245x305cm | CA$1,878.00 | Yes |
| 4472408 | Scandi Striped Plaid Handcrafted Rug See Available Sizes - Patterned Blue - 150x245cm | CA$928.00 | Yes |
| 4472427 | Scandi Striped Plaid Handcrafted Rug See Available Sizes - Patterned Blue - 245x305cm | CA$1,878.00 | Yes |
Documents & Data
Reddit Insights
2 threads · r/BuyItForLife, r/HomeDecoratingMomeni rugs are generally liked for their value and quality compared to synthetics, but tufted wool rugs like these tend to shed initially.
Some users praise Momeni rugs for longevity and quality, while others caution about shedding and durability issues with tufted wool rugs.
Themes
Use Cases
- Under pool table (high wear area)
- General home decoration
Watch Out For
Compared To
vs Karastan (machine-made or hand-knotted)
Some users suggest hand-knotted rugs like Karastan are more durable than tufted wool rugs like Momeni.
vs Synthetic Wayfair rug
One user found Momeni wool rug to be much higher quality than a $750 synthetic rug that stained easily and looked gross within a year.
Source Threads
Personal experience with Momeni rugs
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.
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