Speckled ivory artisanal rug See available sizes product image (primary)
Lower-front portion of a rectangular ivory rug with a nubby, looped pile, irregular vertical dark speckling, and a knotted fringe along the left short edge; rug lies flat on a light wood floor and extends beneath a woven wooden coffee table leg.

Mark Krebs

Speckled Ivory Artisanal Rug See Available Sizes

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CA$529.00CAD
In Stock

Speckled Ivory Artisanal Rug is a handmade wool and linen blend area rug by Mark Krebs, crafted in India. It features a low pile, thin fringes, and a speckled ivory pattern created through artisanal methods that may include slight imperfections. Suitable for residential floor coverings, it is available in multiple sizes and sold online only.

Color
Ivory
Material
Wool and linen blend
Category
Home & Garden > Decor > Rugs

Color

Assorted White

Size

245X305CM140X205CM185X275CM

Specifications

A handmade wool and linen blend rug with a speckled ivory pattern, featuring thin fringes and a low pile.

Textured wool and linen blend, low pile, thin fringes, handmade in India.

Color
Ivory · white
Material
Wool and linen blend
Secondary
linen
Gender
unisex
Condition
new
Category
Home & Garden > Decor > Rugs

Additional Attributes

  • artisanal
  • handmade
  • speckled
  • low-pile
  • textured
  • fringed
  • wool and linen blend
  • multiple sizes available

Product Insights

Mark Krebs's Speckled Ivory Artisanal Rug uses a DTC model to undercut similar rugs by 56%, spotlighting artisan work through a pseudonym and published wages. Handwoven with Indian short-staple wool and a New Zealand wool-linen blend, its irregular salt-and-pepper flecks disguise dust and light spills while gradually softening into a mottled ivory patina. The rugged, matte low-pile feels crisp underfoot and resists matting, but each rug varies slightly in size, colour, and pattern—a tradeoff of handweaving—and new rugs shed loose fibers for weeks, requiring a separate rug pad and professional cleaning.

Verified claims

Brand ethos
Mark Krebs uses an alter ego name and public wage data to spotlight artisan work over founder persona.
Value
DTC model makes the $529 CAD rug 56% cheaper than a similar rug from Tabrizi.
Size tolerance
Rug may be 1–2 inches larger or smaller than listed dimensions due to handweaving.
Founder background
Mark Krebs is a pseudonym for OCAD-trained designer Davin Cowper, who tests rugs hands-on with weavers.
Material character
Indian short-staple wool gives a rugged matte hand and lived-in patina, reflecting honest design.
Ethical sourcing
Direct Indian wool sourcing reduces transport emissions and pays weavers regional market rates.
Pattern creation
80% New Zealand wool and 20% linen are blended to create irregular salt-and-pepper flecks.
Dirt hiding
The busy speckled texture makes everyday dust and lint visually blend in.
Uniqueness
Each rug has a slightly different fleck arrangement because it is handwoven from natural fibers.
Aging
The speckled pattern gradually softens into a mottled ivory over years of use.
Artisanal variation
Size, colour, and pattern vary intentionally with each rug.
Weaver compensation
Weavers are paid per square foot at regional market rates.
Dirt concealment
The speckled pattern disguises dust and light spills.
Durability
Wool-linen blend resists matting and reduces dust buildup.
Texture
Low-pile blend feels crisp underfoot and becomes softer over time with a subtle sheen.
Shedding
New rugs shed loose fibers for weeks; vacuuming reduces it.
Care
Blot spills immediately and use professional dry cleaning for deep cleans.
Visual evolution
The speckled pattern gradually merges into a mottled ivory while the linen develops a subtle sheen, making each rug unique.
Maintenance
Linen antistatic, wool resilience, speckle pattern, and chemical-free hand finishing reduce maintenance.
Weaver model
Handmade by independent northern India weavers who set their own per-square-foot rates.
Wage transparency
Mark Krebs publishes the weaver wage per square foot and does not claim fair-trade certification.
Ongoing costs
Requires separate rug pad and professional cleaning, adding to total cost.
Craft tradition
Woven in a four-state cottage belt where skills are passed through generations.
Weaver wage
Weaver wage model published openly—per-square-foot rate with demand adjustments.
Practicality
New handwoven rug sheds, needs separate rug pad on hard floors, gains patina, and speckle pattern hides daily dirt.

Product record

Title
Speckled Ivory Artisanal Rug See Available Sizes
Brand
Mark Krebs
Price
529 CAD
Availability
In stock

Image Analysis

3 images
Speckled ivory artisanal rug See available sizes product image (primary)
01

Product

Lower-front portion of a rectangular ivory rug with a nubby, looped pile, irregular vertical dark speckling, and a knotted fringe along the left short edge; rug lies flat on a light wood floor and extends beneath a woven wooden coffee table leg.

  • Visible rug shapeRectangular rug visible from near the lower-left corner to the mid-right of the image with one short edge showing a fringe and the opposite short edge cropped out of frame.
    1 regionx 0.02 · y 0.36 · w 0.96 · h 0.62 (high)
  • Pile textureDense, nubby looped pile with a slightly raised, irregular surface visible across the rug field.
    1 regionx 0.12 · y 0.48 · w 0.72 · h 0.40 (high)
  • Speckled patternIrregular vertical and short linear flecks and speckles in a darker color scattered across the ivory background, forming nonuniform column-like streaks.
    1 regionx 0.10 · y 0.40 · w 0.78 · h 0.48 (high)
  • Fringe detailKnotted/off-white fringe along the left short edge of the rug consisting of multiple twisted tassels.
    1 regionx 0.02 · y 0.68 · w 0.16 · h 0.28 (high)
  • Edge bindingNarrow bound edge along the visible short and long edges with a slightly darker stitched border separating pile from floor.
    2 regionsx 0.02 · y 0.36 · w 0.96 · h 0.02 (medium); x 0.02 · y 0.96 · w 0.96 · h 0.02 (medium)

Other

Lifestyle scene showing the rug positioned in front of a light-gray upholstered sofa, a woven wooden coffee table with round legs partially on the rug, a potted plant at left, and a light wood floor; soft natural lighting with mild shadows.

  • Sofa propLight-gray upholstered sofa with cushions and a folded throw draped over the left arm, occupying the upper center of the image and overlapping the rug area visually but not on top of it.
    1 regionx 0.18 · y 0.02 · w 0.64 · h 0.36 (high)
  • Coffee table propWoven light-wood rectangular coffee table with a visible round leg sitting on the rug; top right corner of the table with stacked magazines is visible.
    1 regionx 0.62 · y 0.42 · w 0.36 · h 0.28 (high)
  • FlooringLight-toned hardwood floor planks running vertically in the image beneath and around the rug.
    1 regionx 0.00 · y 0.36 · w 0.96 · h 0.64 (high)
  • Plant propPotted broad-leaf plant with dark green leaves partially visible at the left edge of the image.
    1 regionx 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 0.20 · h 0.36 (high)
  • Lighting and shadowsSoft, diffuse natural lighting from above or side producing gentle shadows under the coffee table leg and sofa legs.
  • Image cropTop of the rug and the right short edge are partially cropped by the frame; entire room not shown.

Colors

ivory· rug field#E4EAE4dark gray speckle· speckled flecksoff-white fringe· fringe#D4DCDB
Speckled ivory artisanal rug See available sizes product image 2
02

Product

Rectangular ivory rug shown flat with scattered dark speckled rows across the pile and knotted fringe at both short edges. Narrow stitched/serged side edges run the full height.

  • Overall shapeRectangular rug photographed flat and mostly centered in the frame, with short fringes visible along the top and bottom edges.
    1 regionx 0.03 · y 0.02 · w 0.94 · h 0.96 (high)
  • Pile textureSoft, slightly uneven high-low pile with a tactile, wool-like surface appearance and subtle variations in pile height across the field.
    1 regionx 0.05 · y 0.12 · w 0.90 · h 0.76 (medium)
  • PatterningIrregular horizontal rows and scattered flecks of darker yarn creating a speckled linear pattern that runs roughly parallel to the short edges.
    1 regionx 0.05 · y 0.10 · w 0.90 · h 0.80 (high)
  • Side finishingNarrow serged or stitched border along the left and right long edges in a darker contrasting thread.
    2 regionsx 0.01 · y 0.05 · w 0.02 · h 0.90 (high); x 0.98 · y 0.05 · w 0.02 · h 0.90 (high)
  • Short-edge fringeLoose knotted fringe tassels at both the top and bottom short edges composed of the same light yarn as the rug field.
    2 regionsx 0.03 · y 0.00 · w 0.94 · h 0.06 (high); x 0.03 · y 0.94 · w 0.94 · h 0.06 (high)

Other

Top-down studio shot on a white background with even lighting and minimal shadow; rug is centered and fully visible except slight margin to frame.

  • Shot compositionRug photographed from above, centered with a uniform white background and visible white margin around the rug.
  • Lighting and shadowEven diffuse studio lighting with very soft shadows and no directional glare.
  • Image framingFull rug framed within image with small even margins; image is sharp and evenly focused across the rug surface.

Colors

ivory· field (background pile)#D4CCC3dark brown· speckled rows and fleckstan· minor tan flecks#CBC4BBivory (fringe)· fringe#D3CDCB
Speckled ivory artisanal rug See available sizes product image 3
03

Product

Close-up of the rug's textured looped pile and selvedge showing speckled ivory field with darker flecks, a woven fringe, and a sewn fabric tag with a black icon.

  • Pile textureThick looped and knotted wool pile with a chunky, uneven bouclé texture visible across the rug face.
    1 regionx 0.02 · y 0.00 · w 0.70 · h 0.82 (high)
  • Primary field colorPredominantly off-white/ivory wool with a slightly warm tone appearing as the base color of the pile.
    1 regionx 0.02 · y 0.00 · w 0.70 · h 0.82 (high)
  • Speckled flecksIrregular small flecks and short yarn tufts in black and warm brown scattered through the ivory field, creating a speckled look.
    1 regionx 0.05 · y 0.05 · w 0.65 · h 0.62 (high)
  • Selvedge stitchingNarrow overcast edge running along the rug side with darker thread visible as a stitched binding.
    1 regionx 0.72 · y 0.00 · w 0.18 · h 0.82 (high)
  • Woven fringeHand-knotted fringe composed of bundled off-white yarns emerging from a flat woven band at the rug end; fringe strands hang loosely and irregularly.
    1 regionx 0.02 · y 0.78 · w 0.68 · h 0.22 (high)
  • Fabric tag with iconSmall rectangular fabric tag sewn into the side seam showing a bold black stylized face or emblem on a light background.
    1 regionx 0.86 · y 0.36 · w 0.07 · h 0.10 (high)

Other

Rug detail shot cropped to show one corner and fringe, placed on a dark mottled hard surface with soft directional lighting and subtle shadows; image is high resolution and slightly top-down.

  • Shot compositionTight close-up showing the rug's corner and fringe occupying the left and center; right side shows floor surface; partial crop excludes most of the rug's interior.
  • Background surfaceDark grey mottled hard surface resembling concrete or stone visible to the right and under the fringe.
    2 regionsx 0.80 · y 0.00 · w 0.20 · h 1.00 (high); x 0.02 · y 0.82 · w 0.78 · h 0.18 (medium)
  • Lighting and shadowSoft directional light from above-left producing gentle shadows in the pile valleys and under the fringe; highlights on individual wool strands.
  • Image qualitySharp texture detail with visible yarn fibers and minimal noise; no visible motion blur.

Colors

warm ivory· pile (base)#EAEBECdeep black fleck· flecks#1B1B1Bwarm brown fleck· flecks#848483light beige fringe· fringe and woven band#EAEBEDblack on light tag· fabric tag icon

Customer Reviews

1 total
5

1 reviews · out of 5

All good

Brenda M.

Love the rug. Good quality - well made. Yes I recommend this item.

Provenance

Merchant Link
https://www.simons.ca/en/rugs/area-rugs/up-to-9-x-12/speckled-ivory-artisanal-rug-see-available-sizes--19562-22401337?colourId=0
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