Scandi striped plaid handcrafted rug See available sizes product image (primary)
Rectangular area rug laid flat on a wood floor showing a large-scale plaid pattern of alternating cream, light brown, and dark brown bands with a low, woven pile texture. The rug covers most of the foreground and sits under the coffee table and seating.

Momeni

Scandi Striped Plaid Handcrafted Rug See Available Sizes

CA$928.00CAD
In Stock

This Scandi Striped Plaid Handcrafted Rug is a flat-woven area rug made from a wool and cotton blend, handmade in India, featuring a checkerboard pattern with overlapping stripes in cream, light brown, and dark brown. It has a pile height of 1 inch (2.5 cm) and is suitable for general home decoration, with a rug pad recommended for safety. Wool rugs may shed initially, and slight imperfections are normal due to artisanal craftsmanship.

Material
wool and cotton blend
Style
modern, minimal
Category
Home & Garden > Decor > Rugs

Color

Copper/RustPatterned Blue

Size

150X245CM245X305CM

Specifications

Handcrafted Scandinavian design rug with a checkerboard and striped pattern, made from a wool and cotton blend in a flat weave.

Flat weave construction; pile height 1 inch; handcrafted in India; rug pad recommended for safety.

Material
wool and cotton blend
Secondary
cotton
Style
modern, minimal
Gender
unisex
Condition
new
Category
Home & Garden > Decor > Rugs

Additional Attributes

  • handcrafted
  • flat weave
  • Scandinavian design
  • Nordic aesthetic
  • checkerboard pattern
  • overlapping stripes
  • minimalist
  • artisanal
  • handmade in India
  • available in multiple sizes
  • wool and cotton blend

Product Insights

The Momeni Scandi Striped Plaid rug is a handwoven reversible flatweave in wool-cotton, offering a bold Scandinavian checkerboard pattern that resists fading and staining—liquids bead up for easy blotting—with minimal shedding and durability suited for high-traffic areas. The core tradeoff is its need for a rug pad to prevent sliding and add cushioning, along with specific care (spot clean, weekly vacuuming, rotation), but this extends its life and allows two colorways through reversibility, making it a value-driven artisan choice undercutting pricier hand-knotted rugs while outlasting synthetics.

Verified claims

Design heritage
Woven checkerboard pattern reflects Scandinavian textile art; design won't fade or peel.
Construction
Reversible flatweave allows both sides to be used, extending the rug's usable life.
Reversibility
Both sides are usable, offering a second colorway and extended lifespan from alternating use.
Durability
Woven construction resists shedding, matting, and pattern fading.
Rug pad
A rug pad is recommended to prevent sliding and add comfort underfoot.
Underfoot feel
Smooth, breathable, and stable for floor sitting.
Stain resistance
Natural stain resistance: liquids bead up and blot within 2 minutes.
Shedding
Flatweave construction results in minimal shedding compared to tufted Momeni rugs.
Stain management
Wool's lanolin repels spills; blot within two minutes and spot clean only.
Maintenance
Weekly vacuuming, biannual rotation, and furniture coasters prevent moth damage, compression tracks, and indentations.
Stability
Without a rug pad, this flatweave rug slides and buckles on hard floors.
Comfort
A rug pad adds cushioning to the thin wool-cotton flatweave for comfortable stepping.
Floor protection
A rug pad protects hard floors from scratches and allows airflow to prevent moisture damage.
Pad specifications
A felt-and-natural-rubber pad is recommended; 1/8 for runners, 1/4 for large rugs.
Styling versatility
This checkerboard pattern grounds a room as a graphic anchor without novelty.
Pattern rarity
At ~$1,000, few handwoven wool rugs offer this bold pattern.
Value
Bold pattern and artisan quality at a price that undercuts high-end hand-knotted while outlasting synthetics.
Colorway
Copper/Rust variant's warm tones and bold checkerboard pattern create a refined, modern look that pairs with natural materials.
High-traffic
Stain-resistant and durable for dining, entryways, and children's rooms.
Living & bedroom
Fits Scandi boho color and pattern for living rooms and bedrooms.
Game room
Supports heavy furniture like pool tables; coasters prevent fiber compression.
Humidity rooms
Suitable for humidity-prone rooms with breathable pad; avoid bathrooms and kitchens.
Craftsmanship
Handwoven flat weave, pattern woven into fabric, slight irregularities from handcrafting.
Material
80% wool, 20% cotton blend offers soft, breathable feel and wool's lanolin repels spills for easy stain removal.
Care
Spot clean with mild detergent; avoid machine washing. Use a rug pad to prevent slipping and add cushioning.
Aesthetic
Hand-loomed irregularities give each rug unique character; Copper/Rust variant suits Scandi boho décor.

Product record

Title
Scandi Striped Plaid Handcrafted Rug See Available Sizes
Brand
Momeni
Price
928 CAD
Availability
In stock

Image Analysis

3 images
Scandi striped plaid handcrafted rug See available sizes product image (primary)
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Product

Rectangular area rug laid flat on a wood floor showing a large-scale plaid pattern of alternating cream, light brown, and dark brown bands with a low, woven pile texture. The rug covers most of the foreground and sits under the coffee table and seating.

  • Shape and placementRectangular rug lying flat on the floor, oriented with its long axis roughly horizontal in the image and extending from the foreground toward the midground under furniture.
    1 regionx 0.03 · y 0.55 · w 0.94 · h 0.43 (high)
  • PatternLarge-scale plaid composed of repeating blocks formed by alternating horizontal and vertical bands in cream, light brown, and dark brown, producing a checkered grid.
    1 regionx 0.10 · y 0.60 · w 0.80 · h 0.35 (high)
  • Surface textureLow, tightly woven pile with visible linear yarn texture across the check blocks, appearing matte rather than shiny.
    1 regionx 0.20 · y 0.70 · w 0.60 · h 0.20 (medium)
  • Visible edgeClean straight rug edges visible along the bottom and right sides with a narrow border in the same cream tone as the lightest checks.
    2 regionsx 0.03 · y 0.95 · w 0.94 · h 0.03 (high); x 0.90 · y 0.60 · w 0.07 · h 0.35 (high)

Other

Lifestyle living room scene showing the rug under a round black coffee table, leather seating, a tall stone fireplace with wooden mantel, potted plant at a window, and warm directional daylight from the right.

  • Coffee table placementRound black ribbed coffee table centered on the rug with books and a vase on top.
    1 regionx 0.36 · y 0.67 · w 0.27 · h 0.16 (high)
  • Seating visibleTan brown leather sofa at left and matching leather armchairs at right and midground positioned around the coffee table and rug.
    2 regionsx 0.00 · y 0.60 · w 0.36 · h 0.33 (high); x 0.63 · y 0.62 · w 0.32 · h 0.28 (high)
  • Fireplace and mantelTall textured stone fireplace with a rustic wooden mantel and decorative items on the mantel, located in the midbackground behind the rug area.
    1 regionx 0.06 · y 0.08 · w 0.46 · h 0.50 (high)
  • Lighting and windowDaylight coming from a tall window at the right side of the room casting soft shadows across the rug and furniture.
    1 regionx 0.78 · y 0.15 · w 0.19 · h 0.57 (high)
  • FlooringWood plank flooring visible around the rug with a pale natural finish and herringbone-like layout near the bottom left corner.
    1 regionx 0.00 · y 0.88 · w 0.30 · h 0.10 (high)
  • Shot compositionInterior lifestyle photograph captured from a slightly elevated frontal angle showing foreground rug and furniture with the fireplace and window in the midbackground.

Colors

cream· cream check areaslight brown· light brown check areas#9C836Cdark brown· dark brown check areas#453C3A
Scandi striped plaid handcrafted rug See available sizes product image 2
02

Product

Top-down view of a rectangular woven rug showing a repeating stepped-check plaid pattern of alternating brown and beige rectangular blocks with narrow horizontal stripe texture and a thin off-white border on the short ends.

  • Overall shapeRectangular flat rug shown from above, long dimension vertical in the image, with short off-white border visible at top and bottom edges.
    1 regionx 0.03 · y 0.02 · w 0.94 · h 0.96 (high)
  • Pattern layoutGrid of repeating rectangular blocks arranged in staggered columns and rows; each block is composed of narrow horizontal stripes that create a stepped plaid/check effect across the rug.
    1 regionx 0.08 · y 0.06 · w 0.84 · h 0.88 (high)
  • Stripe textureEach rectangular block contains closely spaced horizontal banding giving a ribbed or woven texture appearance; stripe widths alternate within blocks between lighter and darker tones.
    2 regionsx 0.25 · y 0.20 · w 0.50 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.25 · y 0.44 · w 0.50 · h 0.12 (high)
  • Color alternationBlocks alternate between a mid-to-dark warm brown and a light beige creating a checkerboard-like repeat.
    2 regionsx 0.12 · y 0.14 · w 0.18 · h 0.10 (high); x 0.12 · y 0.28 · w 0.18 · h 0.10 (high)
  • Edge finishNarrow plain off-white border runs along the rug's short edges; side edges are tightly bound and show the same patterned field up to the binding.
    2 regionsx 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 0.03 (medium); x 0.00 · y 0.97 · w 1.00 · h 0.03 (medium)

Other

Studio product shot with neutral white background and slight shadowing; rug is centered and the photograph is well lit from above.

  • Shot compositionRug centered in frame on a white background with small margin visible around all sides; image oriented with rug length vertical.
    1 regionx 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high)
  • Lighting and shadowEven, diffuse lighting with minimal shadows; slight darker shading near rug edges indicates soft directional light.

Colors

warm brown· dark rectangular blocks#8B5B34light beige· light rectangular blocks#E3D4C4off-white· short-edge border#FFFFFF
Scandi striped plaid handcrafted rug See available sizes product image 3
03

Product

Portion of a rectangular woven rug with a large-scale plaid composed of stepped horizontal stripe blocks in alternating light and dark brown tones on a light cream background; low to medium pile texture visible.

  • Overall patternLarge-scale plaid made from repeating square blocks; each block contains short horizontal stripe segments that create a stepped, pixelated edge between colors.
    1 regionx 0.02 · y 0.58 · w 0.74 · h 0.39 (high)
  • Visible color bandsAlternating bands of cream, light tan, medium brown and dark brown form the stripe segments inside each plaid block.
    1 regionx 0.02 · y 0.58 · w 0.74 · h 0.39 (high)
  • Pile and surfaceLow to medium pile with a slightly textured, looped or cut-loop surface visible from close range; individual yarn texture and subtle pile direction highlights are visible.
    1 regionx 0.02 · y 0.58 · w 0.74 · h 0.39 (medium)
  • Edge croppingRug fills the lower-left portion of the frame and is cropped at the right edge beneath a chair, showing the rug extends outside the image.

Other

Indoor staged scene showing the rug on a wood floor in front of a stone fireplace; a tan leather or suede armchair with metal frame is positioned on the right as a prop. Warm directional lighting creates shadows and highlights on the rug and chair.

  • Room stagingStone fireplace with a rectangular black firebox and stacked firewood visible in the upper center background.
    1 regionx 0.28 · y 0.03 · w 0.45 · h 0.25 (high)
  • Chair propTan upholstered armchair with exposed metal sled-style frame and wooden arm caps positioned on the right side of the image, partially on the rug.
    1 regionx 0.60 · y 0.32 · w 0.37 · h 0.46 (high)
  • FlooringWood plank flooring visible at the rug perimeter and under the chair; darker tile hearth directly in front of the fireplace.
    1 regionx 0.34 · y 0.40 · w 0.62 · h 0.21 (high)
  • Lighting and shadowWarm directional light from the left casts distinct soft shadows of the chair and other objects across the rug surface.

Colors

cream· plaid cream fieldlight tan· plaid light tan stripes#CBBCACmedium brown· plaid medium brown blocks#A48B73dark brown· plaid dark brown accents

Reddit Insights

2 threads · r/BuyItForLife, r/HomeDecorating

Momeni rugs are generally liked for their value and quality compared to synthetics, but tufted wool rugs like these tend to shed initially.

mixed sentiment70% match

Some users praise Momeni rugs for longevity and quality, while others caution about shedding and durability issues with tufted wool rugs.

Themes

Shedding and maintenancenegative
Value compared to synthetic rugspositive
Durability of tufted vs hand-knotted rugsmixed
Overall brand satisfactionpositive

Use Cases

  • Under pool table (high wear area)
  • General home decoration

Watch Out For

mediumTufted wool rugs shed heavily, sometimes for years.
mediumThe glue backing on tufted rugs may degrade over time.
lowBudget wool rugs might be susceptible to pests like carpet beetles.

Compared To

vs Karastan (machine-made or hand-knotted)

Some users suggest hand-knotted rugs like Karastan are more durable than tufted wool rugs like Momeni.

vs Synthetic Wayfair rug

One user found Momeni wool rug to be much higher quality than a $750 synthetic rug that stained easily and looked gross within a year.

Source Threads

  • Personal experience with Momeni rugs

    I really like Momeni rugs—I’ve used them for years. They are not a Target specific brand. The brand is offered at many US retailers. The Momeni rugs I have do shed especially at first. The shedding does slow time with time.

    u/SnooGoats3915r/BuyItForLifeView thread →

Provenance

Merchant Link
https://www.simons.ca/en/rugs/area-rugs/up-to-9-x-12/scandi-striped-plaid-handcrafted-rug-see-available-sizes--22619-25101421?colourId=0
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