
Marimekko
Tiiliskivi Brick Pattern Pure Wool Rug See Available Sizes
The Tiiliskivi (brick) pattern rug by Marimekko is a 100% New Zealand wool area rug with a low pile and a non-slip latex and cotton backing. Its repeating brick-like grid, designed by Armi Raita in 1952, uses dark blue lines on a beige field. Available in multiple sizes, this rug serves as a floor covering suitable for high-traffic areas.
- Material
- 100% New Zealand wool with non-slip latex and cotton backing
- Category
- Home & Garden > Decor > Rugs
Color
Size
Specifications
A classic brick pattern rug made from 100% New Zealand wool with a low pile height and non-slip backing.
Low pile height, non-slip latex and cotton backing.
- Material
- 100% New Zealand wool with non-slip latex and cotton backing
- Gender
- unisex
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Home & Garden > Decor > Rugs
Additional Attributes
- pure wool
- 100% New Zealand wool
- low pile height
- non-slip latex and cotton backing
- brick pattern
- Marimekko
Product Insights
The Tiiliskivi Brick Pattern Pure Wool Rug by Marimekko is a modernist statement rooted in functionalist philosophy, originally designed in 1952 and part of Unikko's 60th-anniversary collection. Hand-tufted in India from dense New Zealand wool with a 3000 g/m² pile, it delivers sharp pattern clarity, rich saturated colors with a matte velvety finish, and performance benefits including spill repellency, allergen trapping, noise dampening (up to 55%), flame self-extinguishment up to 600°C, and thermal insulation. Its carbon-negative wool stores 510g of carbon per kg. The main tradeoff is initial shedding that resolves within three months with proper vacuuming, and a need for a rug pad on hardwood to prevent potential residue from the latex-cotton backing.
Verified claims
- Design heritage
- Tiiliskivi pattern designed in 1952 embodies Ratia's functionalist philosophy.
- Collectible status
- Tiiliskivi rug belongs to Unikko's 60th-anniversary collection.
- Craftsmanship
- Hand-tufted with 3000 g/m² pile weight for lasting pattern definition.
- Performance
- The New Zealand wool pile repels spills, traps allergens, dampens noise, self-extinguishes flames, and insulates underfoot.
- Durability
- The dense low-pile construction resists crushing, springs back after compression, and sheds minimally after break-in.
- Environmental impact
- Each kilogram of wool stores 510g of carbon, making it carbon-negative.
- Visual quality
- New Zealand wool's bright base delivers rich, saturated colors with a matte, velvety finish.
- Pile construction
- Dense 3000 g/m² pile weight and 10-12mm cut pile yield a plush, resilient surface.
- Provenance
- Hand-tufted in India by Dutch rug maker Brink & Campman, part of Marimekko's 60th-anniversary of the Unikko pattern.
- Color styling
- The brick pattern's simplicity lets blue and yellow define the room: blue cool, yellow warm.
- Color depth
- The New Zealand wool's cream-white base and matte finish give both colors deep, velvety saturation.
- Pattern clarity
- Low pile and dense hand-tufting keep the brick pattern sharp and defined.
- Design lineage
- Tiiliskivi reflects Marimekko's functionalist origin, making the rug a modernist statement in any color.
- Shedding
- Initial shedding diminishes with vacuuming (no beater bar) within 3 months.
- Hardwood compatibility
- Latex-cotton non-slip backing works on hardwood; a rug pad prevents potential residue.
- Wear resistance
- 10–12 mm low pile and dense construction avoid permanent dents under furniture.
- Natural protections
- Lanolin coating repels spills; wool self-extinguishes up to 600°C.
- Acoustic and thermal
- Wool pile reduces ambient noise by up to 55% and insulates against cold.
- Flame safety
- Wool fibres are flame retardant up to 600°C and self-extinguishing.
- Air quality
- Traps allergens and VOCs, resists dust mites for cleaner air.
- Carbon negativity
- 100% New Zealand wool is carbon-negative: 0.34 kg CO₂e per kg produced, stores 510 g carbon per kg.
- Sustainability features
- Natural wool properties reduce environmental impact: stain resistance from lanolin, flame retardancy up to 600°C, and thermal insulation.
- Texture
- Dense 3000 g/m² wool pile creates a velvety, matte surface.
- Color vibrancy
- New Zealand wool's whiter base makes dyes appear especially vibrant.
Product record
- Title
- Tiiliskivi Brick Pattern Pure Wool Rug See Available Sizes
- Brand
- Marimekko
- Price
- 1449 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Image Analysis
3 images- 01

Product
Foreground rectangular area rug with a repeating brick-like grid of raised dark blue lines on a light beige wool pile; lower-left and lower edges of the rug are visible in the image foreground.
- Overall shape and placementRectangular rug placed in the image foreground with its near edge visible along the bottom of the frame and extending across the full image width; only the top portion of the rug is visible behind foreground edge.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.58 · w 1.00 · h 0.42 (high) - Surface material and pileShort to medium dense wool pile with a soft, slightly textured surface appearance consistent with a woven or tufted wool rug.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.65 · w 0.60 · h 0.30 (medium) - Pattern - brick gridRegular brick-like rectangular grid formed by narrow raised dark blue lines that run both horizontally and vertically to create staggered brick shapes across the rug.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.65 · w 0.96 · h 0.30 (high) - Grid intersection tuftingSmall slightly raised circular tufted nodes visible at the ends or intersections of some grid lines, matching the dark blue grid color.
2 regions
x 0.15 · y 0.78 · w 0.10 · h 0.08 (medium); x 0.70 · y 0.75 · w 0.10 · h 0.08 (medium)
Other
Interior lifestyle scene showing the rug in a minimal dining setting with a wooden table, vase and carafe, gray chair, and a wooden door in the background; soft directional lighting casts shadows from the table and objects.
- Table and tabletop objectsLight wood rectangular dining table occupying the midground with a clear glass vase of flowers, a glass carafe with red liquid, a small glass, and a round wooden board holding red fruit.
1 region
x 0.25 · y 0.40 · w 0.55 · h 0.20 (high) - ChairSingle molded gray chair with four thin legs positioned to the right under the table, partly casting a shadow on the floor.
1 region
x 0.71 · y 0.46 · w 0.20 · h 0.28 (high) - Background architecturePlain light-colored wall with a recessed doorway containing a vertically grained wooden door and a dark round door handle visible to the left of the table.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.03 · w 0.30 · h 0.55 (high) - Lighting and shadowsSoft directional light from the right casts distinct shadows of the table legs and objects onto the floor and wall, producing a gentle highlight on the rug pile.
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.40 · w 0.55 · h 0.50 (medium) - Image crop and compositionImage is a vertical lifestyle shot cropped so the rug fills the lower portion, the table and chair sit in the midplane, and the top of the wall and doorway occupy the upper area.
Colors
light beige· rug field#CBB39Cdark navy blue· grid lines and tufting- Overall shape and placementRectangular rug placed in the image foreground with its near edge visible along the bottom of the frame and extending across the full image width; only the top portion of the rug is visible behind foreground edge.
- 02

Product
Close-up of a rectangular pure-wool rug showing a beige field with a regular brick-like grid made from raised blue tufted lines; visible pile texture and intersecting blue grout-like stripes form elongated rectangles.
- Main fieldBeige rug field with short, dense pile forming flat rectangular panels between the grid lines; pile shows soft directional texture from tufting.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.08 · w 0.88 · h 0.88 (medium) - Grid linesDeep blue raised tufted lines form a regular grid that intersects at right angles to create long rectangular 'brick' shapes; lines are visibly higher and denser than the beige field.
3 regions
x 0.10 · y 0.00 · w 0.08 · h 1.00 (medium); x 0.46 · y 0.00 · w 0.08 · h 1.00 (medium); x 0.00 · y 0.30 · w 1.00 · h 0.08 (medium) - Line intersectionsIntersections of blue lines form square crossing points where pile appears slightly denser and the blue color is continuous across the join.
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.30 · w 0.12 · h 0.12 (high) - Edge finishVisible rug edges are out of frame or cropped; pattern continues to image borders indicating this is a crop of a larger rug.
Other
Styled detail shot with props in the upper-right corner on a neutral background and even soft lighting creating mild shadows from the objects.
- Prop plate and foodRound patterned serving plate with red currants, strawberries, and a green mug positioned near the upper-right corner and partially cropped.
1 region
x 0.70 · y 0.02 · w 0.28 · h 0.22 (high) - Shot compositionOblique top-down close-up of the rug showing an angled portion of the grid; the image is cropped to emphasize pattern repeat rather than the whole rug.
- Lighting and shadowsSoft, diffuse lighting with subtle shadows cast by the plate and fruit, producing gentle tonal variation across the pile.
Colors
warm beige· field (rectangular panels)deep cobalt blue· grid lines- Main fieldBeige rug field with short, dense pile forming flat rectangular panels between the grid lines; pile shows soft directional texture from tufting.
- 03

Product
Rectangular flat-lay rug shown face-up with a repeating brick-like grid formed by dark blue lines on a tan/beige piled field; edges and pile texture are visible.
- Overall shapeRectangular rug with slightly rounded corners shown flat and centered in image with all four edges visible.
1 region
x 0.03 · y 0.02 · w 0.94 · h 0.96 (high) - Surface textureShort dense pile with visible nap giving a soft, slightly uneven surface sheen across the tan field.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.08 · w 0.76 · h 0.84 (medium) - PatternGrid pattern of vertical and horizontal dark blue lines forming stacked rectangular 'brick' panels that repeat across the rug.
1 region
x 0.03 · y 0.02 · w 0.94 · h 0.96 (high) - Vertical line detailNarrow dark blue vertical stripes run from top to bottom spaced evenly to divide the field into vertical columns; some vertical lines show slight irregularity in width.
3 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.03 · w 0.02 · h 0.94 (high); x 0.49 · y 0.03 · w 0.02 · h 0.94 (high); x 0.92 · y 0.03 · w 0.02 · h 0.94 (high) - Horizontal line detailThicker dark blue horizontal bands cross the rug at regular intervals, intersecting the vertical stripes to form rectangular blocks.
3 regions
x 0.03 · y 0.23 · w 0.94 · h 0.03 (high); x 0.03 · y 0.50 · w 0.94 · h 0.03 (high); x 0.03 · y 0.77 · w 0.94 · h 0.03 (high) - Edge finishEdges appear finished with a narrow bound edge in the same tan pile, consistent around the perimeter.
1 region
x 0.03 · y 0.02 · w 0.94 · h 0.96 (medium)
Other
Studio-style flat-lay image on a plain white background with even diffuse lighting and minimal shadow; product centered and fully visible.
- Shot compositionRug photographed from above and centered in frame with consistent space around all sides showing a white background.
- Background and lightingPlain white background with even, diffuse lighting that produces minimal soft shadowing around the rug edges.
- Image qualitySharp, high-resolution image with clear rendering of pile texture and pattern; no visible props or labels obscuring the product.
Colors
tan beige· field#D5B99Cdeep navy blue· grid lines#1B3C6B- Overall shapeRectangular rug with slightly rounded corners shown flat and centered in image with all four edges visible.
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Customer Reviews
2 total2 reviews · out of 5
never received
Terrible service from UPS. For the past week, they set delivery dates and never show. Sometimes the rug is allegedly being processed in one facility, then another. Twice they claimed to have missed me when I was at home & rug wasn't showing as out for delivery. After that they started saying they don't have my address but I have no way of contacting them.
Completed Off
I've been sitting on wanting this rug for months and my heart sank when I finally ordered it. The color is completely off from the images. The photos show a light beige background with muted golden brick pattern. It could not be further off. The beige is a very dark taupe. The yellow color is a very dark brown with a slight yellow tint. Wouldn't even call it bronze. The quality was extremely poor as well. The yarn cuts were in even, unfinished edges everywhere. For $1500, its a huge disappointment.