
Marimekko
Seireeni Wavy Stripe Pure Wool Rug See Available Sizes
The Seireeni Wavy Stripe Pure Wool Rug is a low-pile area rug made from 100% New Zealand wool, designed for floor coverage and decorative use in living spaces. Its pattern, inspired by water movement and mythological sirens, is available in multiple size options. Key features include a low pile height and a non-slip latex and cotton backing for stability.
- Material
- 100% New Zealand wool
- Category
- Home & Garden > Decor > Rugs
Specifications
A pure wool rug with a wavy stripe pattern inspired by water movement, featuring a low pile and non-slip backing.
100% New Zealand wool, low pile height, non-slip latex and cotton backing
- Material
- 100% New Zealand wool
- Secondary
- cotton
- Gender
- unisex
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Home & Garden > Decor > Rugs
Additional Attributes
- Seireeni pattern
- wavy stripe
- low pile
- non-slip latex and cotton backing
- 100% New Zealand wool
Product Insights
The Seireeni Wavy Stripe Pure Wool Rug by Marimekko, designed by Maija Isola in 1964, is a hand-tufted, museum-collected piece from the Arkkitehti series, featuring a precise 10mm low pile and 3000 g/m² pile weight (4200 g/m² total) in New Zealand wool for crisp pattern reproduction, rich color, stain beading, flame retardance, and sustainability (renewable, biodegradable, no mulesing), with custom sizing available; the tradeoff is careful maintenance—vacuum without beater bar, spot clean with wool-safe detergent, and accept initial shedding.
Verified claims
- Designer legacy
- Maija Isola created Seireeni in 1964, the same year as Unikko.
- Collectible status
- Seireeni is part of the Arkkitehti series and held in museum collections.
- Craftsmanship
- Hand-tufted at 3000 g/m² with 10mm pile prevents pattern blurring.
- Custom sizing
- Custom sizes available on request without distorting the pattern.
- Construction density
- Hand-tufted rug has a 10 mm low pile with 3000 g/m² pile weight and 4200 g/m² total weight.
- Pattern precision
- Hand-tufting reproduces the Seireeni wavy stripe pattern with crisp edges; the design is tufted into the pile, not printed.
- Sizing options
- Available in four stock sizes (140x200, 170x240, 200x280, 250x350 cm) and custom sizes on request.
- Color Brilliance
- New Zealand wool gives Seireeni pattern rich, even, long-lasting color.
- Stain resistance
- Liquid beads on the rug, giving time to blot spills before staining.
- Flame retardance
- 100% New Zealand wool pile is inherently flame-resistant and self-extinguishes.
- Sustainability
- 100% New Zealand wool is annually renewable, fully biodegradable, and sourced without mulesing.
- Performance
- New Zealand wool fibers are inherently flame-retardant, stain-resistant, moisture-absorbing, and durable.
- Shedding
- Initial shedding is normal for a 100% New Zealand wool low-pile rug and typically diminishes over time.
- Cleaning
- Low-pile design allows easy vacuuming without a beater bar, spot cleaning with wool-safe detergent, and periodic professional cleaning.
- Acoustic dampening
- Dense construction at 4200 g/m² improves acoustic dampening.
- Stability
- Dense low-pile wool at 3000 g/m² pile weight lies flat and cushions underfoot.
- Pattern sharpness
- Low 10 mm pile height keeps the wavy stripes crisp and sharp.
- Designer awards
- Maija Isola received International Design Awards in 1965 and 1968 and an honorary award from the Finnish Cultural Foundation in 1974.
- Sustainability
- The wool is renewable and biodegradable, and New Zealand's early ban on mulesing supports high-welfare sourcing.
- Moisture buffering
- The wool can absorb up to 30% of its own weight in water vapor without feeling damp, helping moderate indoor humidity and reduce winter static.
- Door clearance
- The 10 mm low pile height is practical for door clearance.
Product record
- Title
- Seireeni Wavy Stripe Pure Wool Rug See Available Sizes
- Brand
- Marimekko
- Price
- 1449 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 15 sourcesProduct comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Seireeni Wavy Stripe Pure Wool Rug See Available Sizes: Choose this if you want a 100% New Zealand wool area rug with a soft, dense low pile (about 10 mm cut pile) and a non-slip cotton and latex backing. It suits rooms where a quiet statement piece works, with a wide organic wavy stripe in two-tone neutrals (Ivory/Cream Beige or Patterned Green) and a stitched hem around all four edges. It comes in four rectangular sizes from 140 x 200 cm up to 250 x 350 cm, with custom sizes available on request, though the low pile height is best if you prefer a flatter underfoot feel rather than a plush one.[1,2,3,4,5] | Lokki Pure Wool Rug See Available Sizes: Choose this if you want a Marimekko area rug in pure, 100% New Zealand wool with the brand's iconic wavy Lokki pattern, rendered in hand-tufted pile with contrasting raised dark bands and a low pile height that also helps dampen room sounds. It suits larger living spaces, with rectangular sizes from 170 x 240 cm up to 250 x 350 cm in patterned black or yellow colorways. Note that the retailer recommends adding a rug pad for greater safety, and the tufted pile is low rather than plush underfoot.[6,7,8,9,10] | Unikko Pure Wool Rug See Available Sizes: Choose this if you want a hand-tufted, low-pile wool rug (about 10 mm) with Marimekko's Unikko design — an all-over oversized floral pattern widely regarded as a classic since 1964 — in a 100% New Zealand wool pile with a cotton and latex backing. It suits shoppers who want a soft underfoot feel and sound-absorbing, antistatic wool floor covering that works over underfloor heating, offered in rectangular sizes from 140x200 cm up to 250x350 cm in Patterned Grey, Yellow, and Orange colorways. Note that a rug pad is recommended for greater safety, and the manufacturer says the wool can fade with prolonged direct sunlight, so regular rotation is advised.[11,12,13,14,15] |
Image Analysis
3 images- 01

Product
A rectangular, low-pile wool area rug laid flat on the floor with a large organic wavy stripe motif in two closely related neutral tones; visible finished edge and soft tufted texture.
- Overall shapeRectangular rug shown flat on the floor, edges parallel to image frame and visible finished serged edge on the near side.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.57 · w 0.96 · h 0.40 (high) - Pile and textureLow, dense pile with a soft, slightly velvety surface appearance consistent with wool; pile direction creates subtle nap shading.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.65 · w 0.75 · h 0.30 (medium) - PatternWide organic wavy stripe that flows across the rug in a two-tone design: a lighter curving band contrasted against a slightly darker neutral field.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.62 · w 0.76 · h 0.30 (high) - Near-side edge detailVisible finished edge with dense stitching or serging along the near (bottom) edge of the rug.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.96 · w 0.96 · h 0.03 (high) - Decor placed on rugA pair of tan slip-on sandals placed near the rug center-right, partially on the lighter stripe area, appearing as a staging prop.
1 region
x 0.56 · y 0.77 · w 0.24 · h 0.08 (high)
Other
Lifestyle scene showing the rug in a minimal interior with floating wooden stairs, a low oval stone table with glassware and a green vase of flowers, soft diffuse lighting and cast shadows.
- Floating stairsStacked floating wooden stair treads projecting from the left wall across the upper portion of the image, each tread rectangular with visible wood grain and warm medium-brown finish.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.02 · w 0.78 · h 0.38 (high) - Low tableOval low coffee table with two rectangular pedestal legs in a light beige stone or travertine appearance, positioned behind the rug.
1 region
x 0.24 · y 0.52 · w 0.50 · h 0.22 (high) - Tabletop objectsGreen rounded glass vase holding yellow and orange cut flowers, plus three stacked clear glass tumblers and a taller clear carafe, arranged on the table surface.
1 region
x 0.43 · y 0.54 · w 0.18 · h 0.18 (high) - Lighting and shadowsSoft diffuse overhead lighting producing gentle shadows of the stairs and table on the wall and floor; shadow edges are soft and elongated.
- Floor surfaceSmooth, light gray hard floor surface with a low-gloss finish visible around and beneath the rug.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.52 · w 0.96 · h 0.46 (high)
Colors
warm beige· main field#D1C3B5soft cream· wavy stripe- Overall shapeRectangular rug shown flat on the floor, edges parallel to image frame and visible finished serged edge on the near side.
- 02

Product
Close-up of a two-tone wool rug showing a wavy stripe pattern with visible short pile texture and soft curved band transitions.
- Overall geometryPortion of a rug with large organic wavy bands forming an arch-like stripe running from top-left toward bottom-right.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 0.83 (high) - Color bandsTwo adjacent curved bands visible: a lighter cream band and a slightly darker warm beige band with a clear soft edge between them.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 0.83 (high) - Pile textureShort dense wool pile with subtle directional shading; texture appears uniform across both color bands with visible tufting and nap.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.05 · w 0.90 · h 0.75 (high) - Edge transitionSmooth curved seam-like transition between the two color bands without visible stitching or raised border.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.22 · w 0.90 · h 0.55 (high)
Other
Staged product photograph showing leather slippers as props on the rug, even diffuse lighting, and minimal shadows.
- Prop slippersA pair of tan leather slip-on slippers positioned near the lower-right corner of the image, casting soft shadows on the rug.
1 region
x 0.56 · y 0.70 · w 0.42 · h 0.28 (high) - Printed mark on slipperFlower logo printed on the insole of the left slipper with a short wordmark below it.
1 region
x 0.60 · y 0.77 · w 0.16 · h 0.11 (high) - Slipper text“marimekko”
1 region
x 0.66 · y 0.83 · w 0.09 · h 0.05 (high) - Shot compositionTop-down angled close crop focusing on rug detail with props placed in the foreground lower-right; background out of frame.
- Lighting and shadowEven, diffuse lighting with soft shadows beneath the slippers indicating a single soft light source from above.
Colors
warm cream· lighter bandsand beige· darker band#B4A38B- Overall geometryPortion of a rug with large organic wavy bands forming an arch-like stripe running from top-left toward bottom-right.
- 03

Product
Rectangular wool area rug shown flat from above with a single wide cream wavy stripe running vertically on a beige field; visible short pile texture and stitched straight edges.
- View and shapeFlat top-down view of a rectangular rug with straight, square corners and a narrow visible hem around the perimeter.
1 region
x 0.03 · y 0.02 · w 0.94 · h 0.96 (high) - Primary fieldEven beige background field covering most of the rug surface with a uniform short pile texture.
2 regions
x 0.02 · y 0.02 · w 0.45 · h 0.96 (high); x 0.53 · y 0.02 · w 0.45 · h 0.96 (high) - Wavy stripe patternSingle wide cream-colored wavy stripe runs vertically from near the top edge to near the bottom edge, forming an S-like curve that alternately reaches toward the left and right edges.
1 region
x 0.33 · y 0.02 · w 0.34 · h 0.96 (high) - Pile and textureShort, dense wool pile visible as subtle directional nap and soft shading across both beige and cream areas.
- Edge finishNarrow stitched hem visible along all four edges, creating a defined border between rug and white background.
1 region
x 0.03 · y 0.02 · w 0.94 · h 0.96 (high)
Other
Studio shot with the rug centered on a white background, even lighting and minimal shadow; full rug visible with small white margin around it.
- Shot compositionRug is centered in the frame on a uniform white background with a thin white margin visible around the rug.
- Lighting and shadowEven diffuse lighting with very soft, minimal shadowing around the rug edges and no strong highlights.
- Image cropEntire rug is visible and fully contained within the image bounds with slight white border showing; no props or text overlays present.
Colors
warm beige· background field#DBC5ABsoft cream· wavy stripe- View and shapeFlat top-down view of a rectangular rug with straight, square corners and a narrow visible hem around the perimeter.
Variants
8 SKUs| SKU | Title | Price | Avail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4268716 | Seireeni Wavy Stripe Pure Wool Rug See Available Sizes - Ivory/cream Beige - 200x280cm | CA$2,879.00 | Yes |
| 4268713 | Seireeni Wavy Stripe Pure Wool Rug See Available Sizes - Ivory/cream Beige - 170x240cm | CA$2,099.00 | Yes |
| 4268703 | Seireeni Wavy Stripe Pure Wool Rug See Available Sizes - Ivory/cream Beige - 140x200cm | CA$1,449.00 | Yes |
| 4268720 | Seireeni Wavy Stripe Pure Wool Rug See Available Sizes - Ivory/cream Beige - 250x350cm | CA$4,509.00 | Yes |
| 4268717 | Seireeni Wavy Stripe Pure Wool Rug See Available Sizes - Patterned Green - 200x280cm | CA$2,879.00 | Yes |
| 4268714 | Seireeni Wavy Stripe Pure Wool Rug See Available Sizes - Patterned Green - 170x240cm | CA$2,099.00 | Yes |
| 4268704 | Seireeni Wavy Stripe Pure Wool Rug See Available Sizes - Patterned Green - 140x200cm | CA$1,449.00 | Yes |
| 4268721 | Seireeni Wavy Stripe Pure Wool Rug See Available Sizes - Patterned Green - 250x350cm | CA$4,509.00 | Yes |