Marimekko
Tiiliskivi Pure Wool Rug See Available Sizes
CA$2,249.00CAD
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This is a Marimekko Tiiliskivi pure wool rug, a hand-tufted rug made from 100% New Zealand wool with a low pile height. It features a grid pattern of cream lines over a forest-green field, based on the iconic Tiiliskivi design. Suitable for use as a floor covering in living spaces; a rug pad is recommended for safety.
- Material
- pure New Zealand wool
- Category
- Home & Garden > Decor > Rugs
Color
Patterned EcruPatterned BrownPatterned Green
Size
200X280CM170X240CM250X350CM
Specifications
Hand-tufted pure New Zealand wool rug with iconic Marimekko design and low pile.
Hand-tufted construction, pure New Zealand wool, low pile height.
- Material
- pure New Zealand wool
- Gender
- unisex
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Home & Garden > Decor > Rugs
Additional Attributes
- hand-tufted
- pure New Zealand wool
- low pile
Product Insights
The Tiiliskivi Pure Wool Rug, designed by Armi Ratia in 1952 and produced continuously, is a hand-tufted wool rug by Brink & Campman in India, available in three sizes and colors plus custom sizing. Made from 100% New Zealand wool with a dense 10mm cut pile (~3000 g/m²), it offers durability for moderate to high traffic and furniture stability without dents, though temporary shedding occurs for up to two months. Its repeating grid pattern remains legible regardless of furniture placement and visually complements Marimekko's Unikko print for deliberate pattern-on-pattern rooms. The rug is part of the Unikko 60th-anniversary collection, with SMETA and Responsible Animal Fiber certifications ensuring ethical manufacturing and wool sourcing, and the wool is fully biodegradable and sheds no microplastics. Buyers report color accuracy matches product photos, and the grid pattern allows the colorway to define the room's mood.
Verified claims
- Heritage
- Designed by Armi Ratia in 1952, produced continuously ever since.
- Craftsmanship
- Hand-tufted in India by Brink & Campman, a Dutch rugmaker since 1897.
- Styling
- Grid pattern is furniture-friendly and pairs with Unikko for layered patterns.
- Anniversary collection
- Part of Unikko 60th-anniversary collection, bridging two eras of Marimekko.
- Design complement
- Grid pattern visually complements Unikko, enabling deliberate pattern-on-pattern rooms.
- Construction
- Hand-tufted in India from 100% New Zealand wool with dense 10mm cut pile for durability.
- Custom sizing
- Custom sizes and shapes available on request.
- Ethical certification
- Factory is SMETA-certified for ethical manufacturing.
- Pile weight
- ~3000 g/m² pile weight on 10 mm cut pile gives a dense, stable rug with a soft, smooth feel and crisp pattern.
- Certifications
- SMETA-certified manufacturing and Responsible Animal Fiber certification.
- Lifecycle
- 100% New Zealand wool is annually renewable and fully biodegradable.
- Biodegradability
- The wool is annually renewable, fully biodegradable, and sheds no microplastics.
- Durability
- Naturally durable New Zealand wool withstands moderate to high traffic.
- Ethical sourcing
- Marimekko's Responsible Animal Fiber certification verifies ethical wool sourcing.
- Custom sizes and shapes
- Custom sizes and shapes available on request for the Tiiliskivi rug.
- Pattern legibility
- The repeating grid stays visually intact regardless of furniture placement.
- Furniture stability
- Low cut pile and dense wool keep furniture stable and dent-free; rug pad recommended.
- Size and color
- Three sizes, three colors, and custom sizing to fit any furniture layout.
- Pattern density
- Pattern density transitions from fine-scale texture at 170×240 to room-defining graphic at 250×350.
- Colorway mood
- Ecru calms, Brown warms, Green enlivens; the grid pattern makes the colorway the dominant mood.
- Color accuracy
- Buyers say actual colors closely match product photos.
- Collection context
- Part of the Unikko 60th-anniversary collection, curated to complement Marimekko's iconic prints.
- Shedding
- Shedding is temporary, lasting up to two months, and lessens with vacuuming.
Product record
- Title
- Tiiliskivi Pure Wool Rug See Available Sizes
- Brand
- Marimekko
- Price
- 2249 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
The sustainability of New Zealand wool
- Produced by Dutch manufacturer Brink & Campman in an independently SMETA-audited facility, the rug’s supply chain is verified for fair wages, safe working conditions, and ethical practices — giving a hard accountability benchmark rather than generic 'ethically made' claims.
- This Tiiliskivi rug was reissued as part of the 60th-anniversary collection celebrating Marimekko’s iconic Unikko poppy, aligning it with the brand’s most emblematic design milestone — a commemorative release adds cultural weight and collectability that extends its perceived lifespan well beyond a typical home accessory.
- The repeating brick motif was drawn by Marimekko’s founder in 1952, making it one of the company’s oldest surviving patterns — a design that has remained continuously relevant for over seven decades naturally discourages trend-led replacement, reinforcing the 'buy once, keep forever' ethos at the core of sustainable interior choices.
- Marimekko earned Responsible Animal Fiber certification in 2023, explicitly covering the wool used in products like this rug — the standard mandates verifiable animal welfare, land stewardship, and chain-of-custody tracking from sheep to finished textile, which means the New Zealand wool here isn’t just high quality but also ethically accountable at the source.
- Unlike synthetic rugs that shed microplastics and persist in landfills, this rug’s pure wool fibers are annually renewable — sheep produce new fleece each season — and fully biodegradable in soil, returning nutrients rather than contributing to permanent waste, so at end of life it leaves no synthetic footprint.
Styling the Tiiliskivi grid in your space
- Designed by Marimekko founder Armi Ratia in 1952, the Tiiliskivi grid embodies her philosophy of 'simple beauty in everyday life' — it carries authentic mid-century Finnish design weight that makes the rug a meaningful anchor for Scandi or minimalist interiors, not just a generic geometric pattern.
- The three colorways — Patterned Ecru, Patterned Brown, Patterned Green — let the rug adapt to different interior palettes: Ecru works as a calm, near-neutral canvas that lets the texture do the talking, Brown adds warmth and grounding for mid-century wood tones, and Green brings a brisk, nature-inspired accent that can energize a monochrome room.
- Where ornate rugs force furniture arrangement around a central medallion, Tiiliskivi's regular checkered pattern means the design remains legible from any vantage point — so large pieces like sofas and dining tables can sit partially on top without hiding a focal point, making it ideal for real-life furniture layouts.
- With three sizes — 170x240, 200x280, and 250x350 cm — the rug's perceived pattern scale changes: on the smallest size the grid reads as an intimate, textural detail perfect for a bedroom, while on the largest it becomes a bold, room-defining architectural graphic that can anchor even an open-plan living area.
- Released as part of the Unikko 60th-anniversary collection, this rug was curated to sit alongside Maija Isola's iconic floral print — the grid's quiet geometry provides a visual counterpoint to Unikko's organic shapes, enabling a layered, pattern-on-pattern room that feels curated rather than chaotic for devoted Marimekko collectors.
The Brink & Campman manufacturing partnership
- Hand-tufted in India through Brink & Campman's long-standing production partnerships, the rug draws on India's deep pool of tufting artisans — the construction method allows precise rendering of Marimekko's modular Tiiliskivi pattern and supports the made-to-order custom sizing option.
- Beyond standard sizes up to 250x350 cm, the rug can be ordered in custom dimensions and even non-rectangular shapes — a flexibility inherited from Brink & Campman's hand-tufted method, making it possible to tailor the Marimekko design to specific room proportions or layout needs.
- The Tiiliskivi rug carries a pile weight of approximately 3000 g/m² on a 10 mm cut pile, with a total weight of 4200 g/m² — this density gives the low-profile rug a substantial, quality feel underfoot and ensures the geometric pattern remains crisp even with foot traffic.
- The rug is manufactured by the Dutch specialist Brink & Campman, whose rug-making heritage stretches back to 1897 — that 128-year track record means the hand-tufted construction and New Zealand wool are handled by a company with generational expertise, not a generic licensee.
- This rug is part of a developed collaboration between Marimekko and Brink & Campman — not a passive license — meaning the translation of the iconic Tiiliskivi print into a tufted wool rug was executed with the mutual attention to colour vibrancy, pattern scale, and material quality that a design house like Marimekko would demand.
- Brink & Campman operates its own factory and weave mill alongside an in-house design studio, integrating all steps from concept to finished rug — that vertical control translates Marimekko's graphic Tiiliskivi pattern into tufted wool with consistent colour placement and pile definition.
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
A green rectangular wool rug with an evenly spaced cream grid of narrow lines; rug pile shows visible soft texture and sits on a parquet floor with part of the rug cropped by image edges.
- Overall patternRectangular rug with a regular grid pattern formed by narrow cream-colored lines crossing to make square tiles; grid lines are uniform in width and spacing across the visible area.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.48 · w 0.96 · h 0.50 (high) - Pile textureVisible soft, slightly raised wool pile with a short, dense texture; pile shows subtle shading differences across tiles from lighting.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.60 · w 0.45 · h 0.30 (medium) - Edge croppingRug extends beyond the bottom edge of the image and is cropped by the left and right edges in places, indicating the full rug is larger than the visible area.
- PlacementRug lies directly on a wooden parquet floor and runs underneath a round white table and a wooden chair visible in the scene.
2 regions
x 0.00 · y 0.70 · w 0.60 · h 0.28 (high); x 0.60 · y 0.64 · w 0.40 · h 0.36 (high)
Other
Lifestyle scene showing a room interior: round white table with green glass vase of sunflowers, wooden chair with a brown leather bag, pale neutral wall, and warm directional lighting casting soft shadows.
- Table and vaseRound white pedestal table with a short cylindrical base occupies the left-center foreground; a low, wide green glass vase with three sunflowers sits near the table center.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.36 · w 0.50 · h 0.28 (high) - Chair and bagMid-century style wooden chair with a curved back is positioned on the right side of the rug; a small brown leather shoulder bag hangs from the chair back and drapes down toward the rug.
1 region
x 0.68 · y 0.58 · w 0.26 · h 0.36 (high) - Wall and decorPale neutral painted wall with a narrow section of white trim and a framed piece of art partially visible at the upper right.
1 region
x 0.72 · y 0.02 · w 0.26 · h 0.44 (medium) - Lighting and shadowsWarm, diffuse directional light from the left produces soft shadows beneath the table and chair and subtle highlights on the rug pile.
Colors
forest green· pile#556A34warm cream· grid lines#DDDAD4- Overall patternRectangular rug with a regular grid pattern formed by narrow cream-colored lines crossing to make square tiles; grid lines are uniform in width and spacing across the visible area.
- 02
Product
Close-up view of a tufted wool rug showing a repeating square grid: deep green square fields separated by narrow cream-colored raised grid lines. Two tapered wooden chair legs rest on the rug, partially visible.
- Pile fieldDense, even-cut wool pile forming rectangular/square visual fields with a low, matte nap and slight directional shading across each square.
4 regions
x 0.08 · y 0.12 · w 0.28 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.38 · y 0.30 · w 0.26 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.10 · y 0.56 · w 0.32 · h 0.20 (high); x 0.46 · y 0.70 · w 0.36 · h 0.20 (high) - Grid linesRaised, narrow cream-colored lines form a regular orthogonal grid separating the green fields; the lines have a slightly higher pile and a soft sheen compared with the green fields.
2 regions
x 0.00 · y 0.33 · w 1.00 · h 0.06 (medium); x 0.33 · y 0.00 · w 0.06 · h 1.00 (medium) - Pattern repeatVisible portion shows multiple full and partial square units arranged in rows and columns, indicating a consistent tiled pattern across the rug.
- Visible furniture legTwo tapered wooden chair legs with visible wood grain and a medium brown finish rest on the rug; one leg is near the right edge and one near the upper center, both casting faint shadows on the pile.
2 regions
x 0.72 · y 0.06 · w 0.12 · h 0.54 (high); x 0.28 · y 0.02 · w 0.06 · h 0.36 (high) - Edge/trim not visibleNo rug outer edge, binding, or backing is visible in this crop; view is an interior area of the rug.
Other
Studio-style close-up shot with even directional lighting from upper-left producing soft shadows from the chair legs; neutral background not visible; image cropped tightly around the rug and chair legs.
- Shot compositionVertical-oriented close-up crop focusing on the rug surface and chair legs, with pattern centered and repeating to image edges.
- Lighting and shadowSoft directional lighting from upper-left produces gentle highlights on the cream grid lines and elongated soft shadows from the chair legs toward lower-right.
- PropPartial wooden chair seat is visible at the top edge acting as a staging prop, cropped so only underside and legs appear.
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.00 · w 0.40 · h 0.18 (high) - Image qualitySharp focus with visible texture and individual pile; no legible printed text anywhere in the image.
Colors
deep forest green· square pile fields#525D34warm cream· grid lines- Pile fieldDense, even-cut wool pile forming rectangular/square visual fields with a low, matte nap and slight directional shading across each square.
- 03
Product
Close-up of a rug showing a dense dark green cut pile field with perpendicular cream woven grid lines and a folded corner revealing the woven beige backing and a green serged edge.
- Pile fieldDense cut pile area in a deep green color with a short, even nap; surface shows fine fiber texture and slight shading from pile direction.
1 region
x 0.32 · y 0.00 · w 0.68 · h 0.75 (high) - Grid linesCream-colored raised woven grid lines forming rectangles; lines have a looped/corded texture and sit slightly above the green pile.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 0.98 · h 0.65 (high) - Folded corner showing backingLower-left corner of the rug is folded back to expose the underside, revealing a tightly woven beige backing fabric with visible weave pattern.
- Serger/stitched edgeEdge of the rug has a narrow green serged binding along the fold with visible overlock stitching and slightly raised pile at the seam.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.58 · w 0.40 · h 0.28 (high) - Corner tipBottom-right corner of the rug visible with cream grid intersecting the edge; small rounded corner of pile is present where rug curves.
1 region
x 0.78 · y 0.72 · w 0.22 · h 0.28 (high)
Other
Studio product shot with a white background, even lighting and soft shadow under the folded corner; image framed tight on rug detail.
- Shot compositionTight close-up crop focused on rug texture and folded corner; edges of the rug extend beyond the image on top and right sides.
- Background and lightingPlain white background with soft, even studio lighting that minimizes harsh shadows and highlights texture.
- Shadow under foldSubtle soft shadow visible beneath the folded corner indicating slight lift from the surface.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.82 · w 0.60 · h 0.18 (medium)
Colors
deep forest green· pile field#344B23cream· grid linesbeige weave· backinggrass green· serged edge- Pile fieldDense cut pile area in a deep green color with a short, even nap; surface shows fine fiber texture and slight shading from pile direction.
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Q&A
5 answered- Does this rug shed noticeably, and if so, how long does the shedding period typically last?
- Like most wool rugs, this one will shed noticeably at first. The shedding period usually lasts a few weeks to a couple of months, reducing with regular vacuuming.
- Are the colors in the photos accurate, or do they appear different in person?
- Colors in photos are generally accurate, but individual monitor settings and lighting can cause slight variations. Many customers find the actual colors match well.
- How does the rug feel underfoot – is it soft, rough, or scratchy?
- The low-pile pure New Zealand wool feels soft and smooth underfoot, not rough or scratchy. However, it's a low pile, so it's not plush like a high-pile rug.
- Is a rug pad strongly recommended for this rug to prevent slipping or extend its life?
- Yes, a rug pad is strongly recommended for this rug to prevent slipping and extend its life, as noted in the product description.
- How does this rug hold up in high-traffic areas like hallways or living rooms?
- New Zealand wool is naturally durable and resilient, making this rug suitable for moderate to high-traffic areas. The low pile helps it resist matting, but regular care will extend its life.