Sixties stem yellow wool rug See available sizes product image (primary)
Rectangular area rug shown on a hardwood floor with a repeated large stylized stem and petal pattern in yellow-green with dark brown circular centers on a light neutral background; partially occluded by furniture and a pouf.

Orla Kiely

Sixties Stem Yellow Wool Rug See Available Sizes

CA$1,509.00CAD
In Stock

This is a 100% wool area rug with a non-slip backing, designed in the Netherlands and handmade in India. It features a mid-century modern inspired pattern of yellow-green stylized stems and petals with dark brown circular centers on a cream background. Suitable for use as a floor covering in living spaces, it is available in multiple sizes.

Color
Yellow
Material
100% wool
Style
modern, retro
Category
Home & Garden > Decor > Rugs

Color

Lemon/Canary Yellow

Size

200X280CM160X230CM250X350CM

Specifications

A mid-century modern inspired wool rug with a floral pattern and non-slip backing, handcrafted in India.

100% wool, non-slip backing, handmade

Color
Yellow · yellow
Material
100% wool
Style
modern, retro
Gender
unisex
Condition
new
Category
Home & Garden > Decor > Rugs

Additional Attributes

  • mid-century modern
  • retro
  • floral pattern
  • rhythmic pattern
  • 100% wool
  • non-slip backing
  • designed in Netherlands
  • handmade in India

Product Insights

The Sixties Stem Yellow Wool Rug by Orla Kiely embodies the iconic Stem motif first sketched in 2000, grounded in mid-century modernism with an ochre-mustard palette for minimalist interiors. Its core promise is a resilient, hand-tufted 100% wool construction with a dense cut pile and integral non-slip backing, offering stain resistance and colorfastness for lasting beauty, at a price of $1509 CAD (approximately $50–75 per year over two to three decades). The main tradeoff is that preserving the yellow color and wool integrity requires careful maintenance: suction-only vacuuming, immediate cold-water spill blotting, monthly shaking, and biannual 180-degree rotation; steam cleaning, bleach, and beater bar vacuums can damage the rug.

Verified claims

Design heritage
Stem motif, first sketched in 2000, became Orla Kiely's iconic logo and earned a museum retrospective.
Mid-century lineage
Rug's design is grounded in mid-century modernism, with an ochre-mustard palette and abstract pattern suited for minimalist interiors.
Brand prestige
Stem motif is Orla Kiely's iconic logo; she is the Queen of Prints.
Design pedigree
Sixties Stem pattern: mid-century geometry, 70s revival, joyful spirit.
Resilience
100% wool construction with elastic fibers, dense pile, stain resistance, and colorfastness for lasting beauty.
Value
At $1509 CAD, this hand-tufted rug costs about $50–75 per year over 20–30 years, plus natural safety and eco benefits.
Stain resistance
Spills can be blotted without staining within 30-60 seconds of contact.
Cleaning restrictions
Steam cleaning, bleach, ammonia, and carpet shampoo damage the rug.
Care
Care requires suction-only vacuuming, monthly shaking, and biannual rotation.
Rotation
Rotate 180° every six months to prevent uneven wear.
Vacuuming
Suction-only vacuuming prevents accelerated shedding.
Spill and stain
Blot spills immediately with cold water only.
Deep cleaning
Never steam-clean or use bleach; shake monthly.
Construction
Hand-tufted method yields the rug faster and at lower cost than hand-knotted, in three sizes.
Underfoot feel
Dense 17mm cut pile (2500g/m²) with wool's natural resilience resists flattening.
Backing
Integral non-slip backing removes the need for a separate underlay.
Color appearance
Lemon/Canary Yellow appears true under natural light but reads brighter in direct sunlight, with a velvety sheen.
Color retention
Wool's dye absorption resists fading; rotating 180° every six months prevents uneven sun fading.
Color maintenance
Preserve the yellow: cold water only for stains, avoid beater bar vacuums, never use bleach.
Color styling
Yellow, cream, and olive palette creates mid-century earth tones; warm wool complements natural wood; design lifts mood.
Color and pairings
The yellow-cream-olive palette anchors mid-century rooms and pairs with teak/walnut.
Placement and floor use
Serves as a focal point on bare hardwood floors without a separate underlay.
Out-of-box readiness
Built-in non-slip backing eliminates the need for a separate rug pad.
Room fit
Large repeating stem motif anchors a room as a single centrepiece on bare floors.

Product record

Title
Sixties Stem Yellow Wool Rug See Available Sizes
Brand
Orla Kiely
Price
1509 CAD
Availability
In stock

Image Analysis

3 images
Sixties stem yellow wool rug See available sizes product image (primary)
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Product

Rectangular area rug shown on a hardwood floor with a repeated large stylized stem and petal pattern in yellow-green with dark brown circular centers on a light neutral background; partially occluded by furniture and a pouf.

  • Overall shape and placementRectangular floor rug laid flat on the hardwood floor occupying the lower portion of the image and extending toward the foreground.
    1 regionx 0.03 · y 0.47 · w 0.94 · h 0.52 (high)
  • Pattern motifRepeated large stylized stem motif consisting of paired oval 'petals' arranged along a single central stem, forming a grid of flower-like motifs across the rug.
    1 regionx 0.06 · y 0.52 · w 0.88 · h 0.44 (high)
  • Petal colorPetals are a saturated yellow-green shade that appears slightly warm in the image.
    3 regionsx 0.10 · y 0.58 · w 0.30 · h 0.22 (high); x 0.45 · y 0.68 · w 0.28 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.72 · y 0.56 · w 0.20 · h 0.26 (high)
  • Center discsEach flower-like motif has a solid dark brown circular center that contrasts with the petal color and light background.
    3 regionsx 0.18 · y 0.75 · w 0.06 · h 0.06 (high); x 0.52 · y 0.72 · w 0.06 · h 0.06 (high); x 0.79 · y 0.64 · w 0.06 · h 0.06 (high)
  • Background fieldGround color behind the pattern is a light neutral, close to an off-white or very pale beige, visible between motifs and at the rug border.
    1 regionx 0.06 · y 0.50 · w 0.88 · h 0.40 (high)
  • Material appearancePile appears soft with a slightly textured wool surface visible in close areas where highlights and fibers are evident.
    1 regionx 0.35 · y 0.72 · w 0.40 · h 0.20 (medium)
  • Occlusion by propsLeft front corner of the rug is partially covered by a wooden-framed upholstered chair leg; a round pouf and a folded blanket overlap the rug near the center-left; a cup and saucer are placed on the rug near the center.
    3 regionsx 0.00 · y 0.62 · w 0.42 · h 0.32 (high); x 0.34 · y 0.62 · w 0.24 · h 0.20 (high); x 0.46 · y 0.76 · w 0.14 · h 0.10 (high)

Other

Lifestyle scene showing the rug within a midcentury-styled interior with a stone hearth, wood-paneled wall, wooden steps, shelving, an armchair, pouf, small table with plant, and warm directional lighting.

  • Room backgroundTall wood-paneled wall behind the rug with inset rectangular shelving elements and a stone hearth to the left.
    1 regionx 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 0.80 · h 0.56 (high)
  • Stone hearthChunky light-colored stone fireplace surround with a visible log storage cavity containing stacked logs.
    1 regionx 0.05 · y 0.21 · w 0.40 · h 0.36 (high)
  • Furniture and propsWood-framed upholstered armchair at left, round leather or fabric pouf near center-left with a folded blanket draped over it, and a small metal-legged side table with a potted plant on the raised platform at right.
    3 regionsx 0.00 · y 0.60 · w 0.36 · h 0.30 (high); x 0.30 · y 0.62 · w 0.20 · h 0.24 (high); x 0.74 · y 0.30 · w 0.18 · h 0.26 (high)
  • Flooring and stepsWarm medium-toned hardwood floor with a short set of wooden steps rising to a slightly elevated area at the rear right of the image.
    1 regionx 0.36 · y 0.40 · w 0.58 · h 0.36 (high)
  • Shot composition and lightingInterior lifestyle shot taken from a standing viewpoint angled slightly downward; warm diffuse light with soft shadows suggests mixed natural and ambient lighting.

Colors

yellow-green· petals#C3B324dark brown· center discs#3C2C13off-white· background field
Sixties stem yellow wool rug See available sizes product image 2
02

Product

Portion of a flat-woven rug showing a repeating large-scale stylized stem motif: elongated oval yellow 'petals' arranged along thin yellow stems, dark brown circular flower centers, on a light cream background. Low pile texture is visible across surfaces.

  • Leaf/petal shapesMultiple large elongated oval yellow shapes arranged in mirrored pairs along straight diagonal stems; petals have uniform solid fill and slightly rounded tips.
    2 regionsx 0.05 · y 0.20 · w 0.60 · h 0.40 (high); x 0.20 · y 0.60 · w 0.70 · h 0.35 (high)
  • Stem linesThin straight diagonal stems in the same yellow color as the petals, connecting the petal pairs and passing through the centers.
    1 regionx 0.10 · y 0.18 · w 0.65 · h 0.72 (medium)
  • Flower centersSmall solid dark brown circular discs located at petal junctions; circles contrast strongly with surrounding yellow and cream.
    3 regionsx 0.48 · y 0.36 · w 0.10 · h 0.10 (high); x 0.15 · y 0.78 · w 0.12 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.72 · y 0.04 · w 0.12 · h 0.12 (high)
  • Background fieldLight cream/off-white ground visible between motifs, with the rug pile texture visible across the field.
    1 regionx 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (low)
  • Pile textureShort, even pile with visible fiber direction and subtle shading across both colored and background areas.

Other

Staged interior shot showing a chair partially on the rug, with soft directional lighting casting mild shadows and a cropped composition focusing on rug detail.

  • Chair leg propUpper-right corner shows two wooden chair legs and a light upholstered seat partially intruding onto the rug surface.
    1 regionx 0.72 · y 0.00 · w 0.28 · h 0.20 (high)
  • Shot compositionImage is a close cropped top-down to slightly angled view of the rug, focusing on repeating motif rather than full rug outline.
  • Lighting and shadowSoft directional light from upper-left creates mild shadows near the chair leg and subtle shading across the pile.

Colors

mustard yellow· petals and stems#DBC324cream· background ground#E5D253dark brown· flower centers#755302
Sixties stem yellow wool rug See available sizes product image 3
03

Product

Rectangular flat rug viewed from above showing a repeating stylized stem-and-leaf pattern of three vertical columns of yellow leaf clusters on a light cream background with dark brown circular centers interspersed.

  • Overall shapeRectangular rug with slightly rounded corners visible against a white background; entire rug fits within the image frame.
    1 regionx 0.01 · y 0.01 · w 0.98 · h 0.98 (high)
  • Background fieldSolid light cream/off-white ground that fills the negative space between pattern elements.
  • Primary motifThree vertical columns of stylized stems composed of stacked paired oval leaves arranged symmetrically along a thin central stem.
    3 regionsx 0.08 · y 0.03 · w 0.27 · h 0.94 (high); x 0.36 · y 0.03 · w 0.27 · h 0.94 (high); x 0.65 · y 0.03 · w 0.27 · h 0.94 (high)
  • Leaf shape and layoutEach stem shows stacked pairs of rounded oval leaves oriented horizontally, forming rows of leaf pairs from top to bottom with consistent spacing between rows.
    1 regionx 0.20 · y 0.10 · w 0.60 · h 0.80 (medium)
  • Circular centersDark brown solid circles appear centered intermittently within some leaf rows, aligned roughly in the middle of each vertical column.
    3 regionsx 0.24 · y 0.18 · w 0.12 · h 0.12 (medium); x 0.50 · y 0.46 · w 0.12 · h 0.12 (medium); x 0.76 · y 0.70 · w 0.12 · h 0.12 (medium)
  • Pile and finish impressionSurface appears textured consistent with a short dense wool pile, with slight shading differences along leaves suggesting tufted construction.
  • Edge bindingNarrow finished edge visible around the perimeter matching the background color, slightly raised compared with the field.
    1 regionx 0.01 · y 0.01 · w 0.98 · h 0.98 (high)

Other

Studio product shot of a rug photographed from above on a white background with even lighting; no props or packaging present.

  • Shot compositionTop-down product photograph centered in frame with the rug occupying most of the image area and uniform white margin around edges.
  • Lighting and shadowsEven diffuse lighting with minimal directional shadowing, providing consistent color across the rug surface.
  • Image qualitySharp focus showing clear pattern edges and texture; no visible creases or wrinkles on the rug.

Colors

olive yellow· leaf motif#CDB90Cdark brown· circular centers#3B2D0Acream· background field

Provenance

Merchant Link
https://www.simons.ca/en/rugs/area-rugs/up-to-9-x-12/sixties-stem-yellow-wool-rug-see-available-sizes--21438-25401058?colourId=0
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