Gus*
Grey-Hued Blocks Echo Artisanal Rug 152 X 245 Cm
The Echo Artisanal Rug is a flatwoven area rug made from a wool and jute blend, measuring 152 x 245 cm (60 x 96 inches). It features a low-profile weave with hand-bound edges and a grey tonal block pattern, designed in Canada and handmade in India. Suitable for busy rooms, it is pre-washed to reduce shedding and odors; a rug pad is recommended for safety.
- Color
- Grey
- Material
- Wool and jute
- Style
- modern, artisan
- Category
- Home & Garden > Decor > Rugs
Specifications
Hand-woven wool and jute rug with a subtle grey block pattern, flat weave, and modern sophistication.
Hand-woven, flat weave, pre-washed, hand-bound edges, low-profile
- Color
- Grey · gray
- Material
- Wool and jute
- Secondary
- jute
- Style
- modern, artisan
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Home & Garden > Decor > Rugs
Additional Attributes
- hand-woven
- flat weave
- low-profile
- pre-washed
- hand-bound edges
- designed in Canada
- handmade in India
- artisanal
- subtle pattern
- tonal variations
- versatile grey palette
- rug pad recommended
Product Insights
This rug blends wool and jute into a reversible, hand-woven construction that softens and deepens with use, and its hand-bound edges can be repaired. Pre-washed to eliminate shedding and odor, it offers a firm, low-profile surface that keeps furniture stable, but demands a non-slip pad on hard floors and dry-cleaning to protect the jute. Flipping it periodically distributes wear evenly, effectively doubling its visible life, while the natural jute properties absorb sound and regulate moisture. Each rug’s unique tonal variations make it one-of-a-kind, balancing artisan character with pragmatic durability.
Verified claims
- Pre-wash
- Pre-washed to reduce shedding and new-wool odor, so it arrives closer to ready for use than an untreated wool-jute rug.
- Stability
- Firm, low-profile surface keeps furniture stable and doors clear; pad recommended on hard floors to prevent sliding.
- Reversibility
- The rug is fully reversible; flipping it evens out wear and extends life.
- Artisan character
- Each hand-woven rug has unique size and tonal variations, making it one-of-a-kind.
- Pad recommendation
- Rug pad recommended for safety on hard floors despite 20 lb weight's grip.
- Material
- Blend of 60% wool and 40% jute creates a softened patina and visual depth that deepens with use.
- Construction
- Reversible weave, no backing, and repairable edges promote even, long-lasting wear.
- Pre-washed
- Pre-washing removes new-wool odor and loose fibers, so the rug arrives ready to use.
- Cleaning
- Spot-cleaning with water is not recommended because jute can absorb water and may shrink or discolor; use gentle vacuuming or dry-cleaning for stains and consult a professional rug cleaner for specific care.
- Rug pad
- A rug pad is recommended for safety on hard floors; a non-slip felt pad with rubber grid backing commonly suits flat-weave rugs.
- Wear distribution
- Flip the rug periodically to distribute wear evenly from foot traffic and furniture.
- Edge repair
- Hand-bound edges can be professionally repaired if frayed.
- Reversible durability
- Flipping this rug periodically equalizes wear and keeps its appearance fresh longer than single-sided rugs.
- Care
- Use a rug pad on hard floors; avoid spot-cleaning with water to protect the jute.
- Natural properties
- The jute content naturally absorbs sound, dampening footfall and room echo in open-plan or hard-floor spaces.
- Underfoot feel
- Starts firm and supportive, softens with traffic while staying resilient.
- Edge durability
- Hand-bound edges resist fraying and are repairable.
- Edge finish
- Hand-bound edges create a clean, uniform finish on both sides.
- Size tolerance
- Because it is hand-woven, the listed 5' x 8' dimensions are approximate and may vary slightly from piece to piece.
- Tonal variation
- The grey tonal variations are subtle and understated, not bold stripes or patches, creating a nuanced textural effect rather than a single solid shade.
Product record
- Title
- Grey-Hued Blocks Echo Artisanal Rug 152 X 245 Cm
- Brand
- Gus*
- Price
- 995 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 10 sourcesUses
Adding a subtle pattern to your decor
The Echo rug is designed to enhance a space with a subtle touch of pattern, according to the retailer. Its versatile grey palette and subtle tonal variations give it an elegantly modern, sophisticated style that Simons says will harmoniously complement many decors.[4]
A flat, low-profile rug for a well-furnished, busy room
Hand-woven in a blend of wool and jute, this grey-hued area rug features a flat, low-profile weave. Simons describes it as a fitting choice for a well-furnished, busy room, where a lower-profile rug can sit neatly alongside furniture and everyday activity.[4]
Product comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Grey-Hued Blocks Echo Artisanal Rug 152 X 245 Cm: Choose this if you want a hand-woven flatweave rug in a wool-and-jute blend (60% wool, 40% jute) with a low profile and a subtle grey block-and-banding pattern that works in a well-furnished, busy room, per Simons. This 152 x 245 cm (about 5 x 8 feet) grey variant is pre-washed to reduce shedding and odour, has hand-bound edges, and each handmade piece is unique with the irregularities of artisanal work. Note the weave has a coarse, slightly nubby texture, a rug pad is recommended for greater safety, and listed sizes are approximate and may vary slightly.[1,2,3,4,5] | Strata Grey Striations Pure Wool Rug 152 X 245 Cm: Choose this if you want an extraordinarily soft, handmade 100% New Zealand wool rug in the 152 x 245 cm (60 x 96 inches) size for a bedroom, living room, or baby's room. Its cream and taupe base with grey striations gives a modern graphic look, and it is pre-washed with the stated purpose of eliminating shedding and odours. Note that a rug pad is recommended for greater safety, and as a handmade piece each rug has unique characteristics.[6,7] | Heathered-Look Pure Wool Dorset Rug 152 X 245 Cm: Choose this if you want a versatile, classic-looking area rug in a muted taupe palette: it is handwoven from 100% New Zealand wool in earthy tones, giving a heathered, salt-and-pepper speckled look with subtle retro accents. Its low, densely woven pile and hand-bound, stitched edges suit the merchant's positioning as rugged enough for high-traffic areas while remaining elegant enough for a decor centerpiece, and it comes pre-washed with the intended purpose of eliminating shedding and odour. Note that a rug pad is recommended for greater safety, and since each piece is handwoven, every rug is unique.[8,9,10] |
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
Portion of a flatwoven rug shown from an overhead oblique angle; visible surface shows a coarse, low-profile woven texture arranged in large rectangular blocks with a subtle tonal gradation from light grey to dark grey.
- Overall weave and textureFlatwoven rug surface with a coarse, tightly looped weave visible across the image; individual yarn loops and small irregular flecks in the yarn are observable, producing a slightly nubby texture.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.18 · w 0.90 · h 0.78 (high) - Block patternLarge rectangular block pattern formed by subtle changes in weave direction and tonal value; seams between blocks are visible as faint linear changes in texture.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.08 · w 0.90 · h 0.80 (high) - Tonal gradientTonal shift from lighter grey in the upper portion of the visible rug area to noticeably darker grey toward the bottom edge of the image, creating a stacked bands effect.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (medium)
Other
Lifestyle scene crop showing part of an upholstered chair with wooden legs at upper-left and a small stack of books on the rug at upper-right; soft natural lighting with minimal shadows.
- Chair fragmentPartial view of a rounded, olive-green bouclé upholstered chair cushion with a textured looped fabric and two exposed tapered wooden legs in a light natural wood finish; the chair sits on the rug at the upper-left.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.02 · w 0.48 · h 0.28 (high) - Books on rugStack of three small paperback or softcover books placed on the rug near the upper-right; top book has a minimal circular graphic on its cover.
1 region
x 0.68 · y 0.06 · w 0.22 · h 0.13 (high) - Legible spine text“PROCESS”
1 region
x 0.72 · y 0.12 · w 0.14 · h 0.06 (medium) - Lighting and shadowsEven, diffused natural lighting producing soft shadows under the chair legs and a faint shadow cast by the books; no specular highlights or glare on the rug surface.
- Image crop and compositionFramed as a close lifestyle crop focusing on the rug surface with furniture partially visible; top and left edges of the chair are cropped by the image boundary.
Colors
light warm grey· upper rug field#CCCCCBmedium grey· central rug blocks#A4A4A3dark grey· lower rug field#93928D- Overall weave and textureFlatwoven rug surface with a coarse, tightly looped weave visible across the image; individual yarn loops and small irregular flecks in the yarn are observable, producing a slightly nubby texture.
- 02
Product
Rectangular woven flat-weave rug with horizontal tonal banding: darker textured bands at the top and bottom, a wide lighter grey central field, and a narrower slightly different-toned vertical band at the right edge. Visible low-profile pile and tightly bound edges.
- Overall shapeRectangular rug shown flat, oriented portrait, with straight edges and slightly visible stitched binding around the perimeter.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.01 · w 0.96 · h 0.98 (high) - Weave textureEven, low-profile flat-weave texture visible across the surface with small, regularly spaced yarn slubs and subtle horizontal striations.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.12 · w 0.90 · h 0.76 (high) - Top bandDark charcoal-toned horizontal band across the top edge with visible flecks of lighter yarn producing a speckled appearance.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.00 · w 0.96 · h 0.12 (high) - Bottom bandDark charcoal-toned horizontal band along the bottom edge matching the top band in texture and flecking.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.86 · w 0.96 · h 0.14 (high) - Central fieldWide central area of lighter grey with subtle linear variations and horizontal streaking from the weave.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.12 · w 0.96 · h 0.74 (high) - Right vertical panelNarrow vertical band at the right side with a slightly different mid-grey tone and the same textured weave, producing a blocklike layout.
1 region
x 0.72 · y 0.00 · w 0.26 · h 1.00 (high) - Edge binding detailVisible thin stitched binding around the rug perimeter that follows the rectangle precisely.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.00 · w 0.96 · h 1.00 (medium)
Other
Product photographed on a white background with even studio lighting and a faint shadow around the rug edges; image framed to include a small white margin around the rug.
- Background and stagingWhite background with a narrow white margin visible on all sides separating rug from image edges.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Lighting and shadowEven diffuse studio lighting with a faint soft shadow around the rug edges indicating slight elevation from the background.
- Image crop and orientationRug centered in frame and shown in portrait orientation, image includes entire rug with small white border.
Colors
dark charcoal grey· top and bottom bands#3E3C39light grey· central field#BDBCB9mid grey· right vertical panel#A2A19E- Overall shapeRectangular rug shown flat, oriented portrait, with straight edges and slightly visible stitched binding around the perimeter.
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- Brand
- Gus*
Echo Rug