Speckled basket-weave handmade rug See available sizes product image (primary)
A large dark charcoal woven area rug with a coarse basket-weave texture, small multicolored flecked yarns throughout, and a short fringe along the near edge; it covers the central floor area of the scene.

Mark Krebs

Speckled Basket-Weave Handmade Rug See Available Sizes

CA$1,299.00CAD
In Stock

This handmade wool area rug by Mark Krebs features a basket-weave texture accented with multicolored speckles. It is woven from a blend of Indian and New Zealand wool in Northern India, with fringed edging and a low, flat pile. Suitable for living rooms and bedrooms, it is available in multiple sizes and pairs well with both traditional and contemporary decor.

Material
Indian and New Zealand wool blend
Style
traditional, modern
Category
Home & Garden > Decor > Rugs

Color

Slate GreyTaupe

Size

245X305CM275X365CM185X275CM

Specifications

Handwoven wool rug with a basket-weave pattern and speckled effect, offering cozy elegance for traditional or modern decor.

Basket-style weave with speckled effect; fringed edging; soft feel; made from Indian and New Zealand wool blend; rug pad recommended.

Material
Indian and New Zealand wool blend
Style
traditional, modern
Gender
unisex
Condition
new
Category
Home & Garden > Decor > Rugs

Additional Attributes

  • basket-weave
  • speckled
  • fringed edging
  • handwoven
  • unique
  • artisanal

Product Insights

Mark Krebs's Speckled Basket-Weave Rug is a handwoven piece from New Zealand wool, where natural whiteness and lanolin give speckles true vibrancy and beading for easy spill cleanup. The open basket weave and crimp structure provide softness underfoot, breathability, and dent resistance, but demand a rug pad for stability and fringe protection, and suit moderate traffic best. Each rug's speckle pattern varies slightly, reflecting its handcrafted design from Canada and India, offering quiet complexity with a practical tradeoff of needing a pad and careful maintenance.

Verified claims

Speckled effect
Subtle, evenly distributed speckles that vary slightly per rug.
Speckle vibrancy
New Zealand wool gives speckles true, unmuddied vibrancy.
Spring-back
Crimp and flatweave structure rebound from foot traffic to avoid permanent dents
Moisture resistance
Lanolin beads spills for easy cleanup; open weave prevents under-rug moisture
Softness
Wool blend with 28–32 micron NZ fibers; lanolin and crimp deliver softness underfoot.
Color vibrancy
New Zealand wool's natural whiteness gives the rug's speckled colors true vibrancy.
Spill resistance
Natural lanolin causes spills to bead, buying time to blot.
Color fidelity
Natural whiteness of New Zealand wool keeps speckle colors vibrant and true.
Weave structure
Basket weave's open structure gives soft drape; a rug pad is needed for stability.
Durability
Suitable for moderate traffic; pad recommended for heavy use and furniture.
Variation
Speckled pattern varies slightly per rug due to handweaving.
Breathability
Open basket weave structure lets air flow through the rug, preventing moisture buildup underneath.
Dent resistance
Resists permanent indentations better than pile rugs when used with a rug pad.
Fringe authenticity
Fringe is integral warp from the loom, not a separate trim.
Rug pad
Basket-weave rugs need a rug pad to protect the fringe.
Care
Blot spills immediately, use mild wool detergent on hidden area, avoid scrubbing, air dry. Vacuum fringe without beater bar. Rotate rug every few months.
Design intent
Designed in Canada, handwoven in India: basket weave and speckles express quiet complexity.
Handcrafted details
Handwoven construction yields natural loom-end fringe and unique speckle patterns per rug.

Product record

Title
Speckled Basket-Weave Handmade Rug See Available Sizes
Brand
Mark Krebs
Price
1299 CAD
Availability
In stock

Image Analysis

3 images
Speckled basket-weave handmade rug See available sizes product image (primary)
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Product

A large dark charcoal woven area rug with a coarse basket-weave texture, small multicolored flecked yarns throughout, and a short fringe along the near edge; it covers the central floor area of the scene.

  • Overall coverageRectangular dark rug occupies most of the floor area in the image, running from the bottom edge toward the mid-background and extending under furniture on the left and right.
    1 regionx 0.03 · y 0.22 · w 0.94 · h 0.68 (high)
  • Weave textureCoarse, tight basket-weave or looped woven texture visible across the rug surface with a subtle grid-like pattern from the weave.
    1 regionx 0.15 · y 0.35 · w 0.70 · h 0.45 (high)
  • Speckled yarn flecksSmall multicolored specks of yarn (blue, yellow, occasional lighter tones) scattered irregularly across the dark field of the rug.
    1 regionx 0.25 · y 0.40 · w 0.50 · h 0.40 (high)
  • Near-edge fringeShort fringe or tassel trim runs along the near (bottom) edge of the rug, forming a narrow textured border.
    1 regionx 0.04 · y 0.85 · w 0.92 · h 0.10 (high)
  • Pile finishLow, flat pile with matte finish; surface appears even and non-reflective.

Other

Interior scene showing the rug in a lifestyle setting with surrounding furniture and warm wood-paneled background; even warm lighting and soft shadows present.

  • Sofa propSection of a light gray textured sofa with tufted seat cushion visible along the left edge, partially sitting on the rug.
    1 regionx 0.00 · y 0.18 · w 0.46 · h 0.42 (high)
  • Wooden low chair propAngled low wooden chair with visible wood grain positioned on the rug toward the right midground.
    1 regionx 0.68 · y 0.18 · w 0.28 · h 0.27 (high)
  • Small stool propSmall dark wooden low stool or footrest on the rug near the bottom-left corner.
    1 regionx 0.05 · y 0.74 · w 0.18 · h 0.13 (high)
  • Background wallHorizontal wooden plank wall with warm medium-brown tones forms the background above the rug.
    1 regionx 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 0.28 (high)
  • Floor lampTall floor lamp with a light-colored round drum shade stands behind the sofa at left, its cord visible against the wall.
    1 regionx 0.20 · y 0.03 · w 0.12 · h 0.22 (high)
  • Lighting and shadowsWarm, even ambient lighting with soft shadows under furniture; no strong specular highlights on the rug.
  • Image compositionLifestyle crop oriented vertically with rug centered in foreground and furniture staged at left and right edges; image has no legible text.

Colors

dark charcoal with colored flecks· rug field#322D2Avery dark charcoal fringe· fringe#2A2522
Speckled basket-weave handmade rug See available sizes product image 2
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Product

Close-up of a handmade woven rug showing a coarse basket-weave texture, visible speckled yarn flecks, and a tasseled fringe along an edge that is being lifted.

  • Weave textureProminent basket-weave structure formed by thick, rounded yarns creating a grid of raised squares and recessed channels across the surface.
    1 regionx 0.05 · y 0.05 · w 0.90 · h 0.50 (high)
  • Yarn appearanceCoarse, slightly fuzzy woolen yarns with visible fiber halo and irregular thickness.
    1 regionx 0.15 · y 0.12 · w 0.60 · h 0.35 (high)
  • Speckled flecksSmall contrasting colored flecks of yarn (yellow and blue) scattered across the weave surface.
    1 regionx 0.36 · y 0.14 · w 0.18 · h 0.12 (high)
  • Fringed edgeHand-stitched selvage with a row of short, twisted fringe tassels extending from the rug edge; fringe fibers match the rug yarn and show speckling.
    1 regionx 0.08 · y 0.45 · w 0.84 · h 0.22 (high)
  • Folded cornerSection of rug is lifted and folded over along the edge, revealing the underside curvature and thickness of the weave.
    1 regionx 0.18 · y 0.18 · w 0.64 · h 0.28 (high)

Other

Studio close-up composition showing the rug held at an angle; a human hand lifts the edge. Low-key lighting with soft shadows emphasizes texture.

  • Shot compositionTight close-up framed vertically focusing on the rug's edge and fringe with the main field receding into shadow.
    1 regionx 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (medium)
  • Hand presentA right hand holds the rug corner at the right edge of the frame; skin and fingernail visible and partially cropped.
    1 regionx 0.74 · y 0.28 · w 0.22 · h 0.18 (high)
  • Lighting and shadowLow-key, directional lighting from above-left produces soft highlights on raised yarns and darker shadowed lower field.

Colors

charcoal brown· pile and weave#2D2C2Amustard yellow flecks· speckled yarn flecksmuted slate blue flecks· speckled yarn flecks#5B544C
Speckled basket-weave handmade rug See available sizes product image 3
03

Product

Close-up of a dark charcoal woven rug with a dense basket-weave texture, small colored speckled flecks, and a short tasseled fringe along one edge; partially occluded by the corner of an upholstered bench with a wooden base.

  • Weave textureDense basket-weave or looped woven texture of the rug visible across the field, with tightly packed yarns forming a subtly raised, even surface.
    1 regionx 0.05 · y 0.18 · w 0.78 · h 0.60 (high)
  • Primary colorOverall rug color appears dark charcoal to near-black across the visible surface.
    1 regionx 0.05 · y 0.18 · w 0.78 · h 0.60 (high)
  • Speckled flecksSmall scattered colored flecks visible across the rug surface, notably blue and warm yellow/gold specks contrasting with the dark background.
    1 regionx 0.08 · y 0.20 · w 0.70 · h 0.50 (high)
  • Fringed edgeShort tasseled fringe runs along the lower right visible edge of the rug; fringe strands are the same dark color as the rug and appear slightly tousled.
    1 regionx 0.06 · y 0.78 · w 0.88 · h 0.18 (high)
  • Edge seamA subtle raised edge or seam is visible parallel to the fringe, delineating the rug's border from the main field.
    1 regionx 0.05 · y 0.72 · w 0.88 · h 0.08 (medium)
  • Occlusion by furnitureLower corner of an upholstered seat and its wooden base sit on top of the rug, partially covering the upper-left portion of the rug surface.
    1 regionx 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 0.52 · h 0.36 (high)

Other

Image is a close, slightly angled overhead detail shot showing rug on a wooden slatted surface with soft directional lighting and mild shadows; a beige upholstered bench with a walnut-toned wooden base is partially visible at top-left.

  • Visible furnitureBeige textured upholstered cushion with a visible wooden bench base in a warm medium-brown wood tone occupies the top-left corner and casts a soft shadow onto the rug.
    1 regionx 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 0.52 · h 0.36 (high)
  • Supporting surfaceDark wooden slatted surface or floor is visible at the very bottom edge beneath the rug fringe.
    1 regionx 0.00 · y 0.92 · w 1.00 · h 0.08 (high)
  • Shot compositionSlightly angled top-down close-up framing focused on rug detail with the top-left bench corner included for scale and context.
  • Lighting and shadowSoft directional light from upper-left creates gentle highlights on the upholstery and subtle texture shadows across the rug.

Colors

dark charcoal· main pile#322D2Bspeckled blue· speckle detail - bluegolden yellow fleck· speckle detail - yellow/gold

Provenance

Merchant Link
https://www.simons.ca/en/rugs/area-rugs/up-to-9-x-12/speckled-basket-weave-handmade-rug-see-available-sizes--19562-25202247?colourId=5
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