
Mark Krebs
Red Stripes Artisanal Hallway Runner 70 X 215
This artisanal hallway runner (70 x 215 cm) is handwoven in India from a durable wool and cotton blend, featuring a low pile and thin fringes at the ends. Its flat-woven, tapestry-like construction makes it suitable for use in hallways and other high-traffic areas. Handmade imperfections are normal and add to its charm; this online-only item is shipped directly from the supplier.
- Color
- Red
- Material
- wool and cotton blend
- Category
- Home & Garden > Decor > Rugs
Color
Size
Specifications
Handmade wool and cotton hallway runner with red stripes and fringed ends.
Low pile height, fringed ends, tapestry weave, durable wool-cotton blend.
- Color
- Red · red
- Material
- wool and cotton blend
- Secondary
- cotton
- Occasion
- everyday
- Gender
- unisex
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Home & Garden > Decor > Rugs
Additional Attributes
- artisanal
- handmade
- tapestry-woven
- low-pile
- fringed ends
- durable
- wool and cotton blend
- made in India
Product Insights
The Red Stripes Artisanal Hallway Runner 70 X 215 by Mark Krebs is a natural wool-cotton flatweave that lies flat under doors, resists creeping on hard floors, and recovers from foot traffic while hiding dirt. Its hypoallergenic 80/20 blend offers thermal comfort and minimal shedding, but it requires professional cleaning and a rug pad for safety. Handwoven in Northern India with traditional fringes, each runner exhibits authentic variations in edge straightness and surface irregularities, and the fringe can be damaged by pulling. The brand publishes its fair-labor wage model, focusing attention on the weavers who own their looms.
Verified claims
- Floor compatibility
- Low pile flatweave clears inward-swinging doors and resists creeping on hard floors.
- Traffic durability
- Flat-lying wool-cotton blend recovers from foot traffic, and Indian wool hides dirt.
- Thermal comfort
- The wool-cotton blend feels warm in winter and cool in summer.
- Hypoallergenic
- The 80/20 wool-cotton blend is hypoallergenic and safe for allergy-prone households.
- Care advice
- Professional cleaning is required for deep cleaning; not machine-washable.
- Shedding
- The flatwoven structure produces no upright pile, resulting in minimal shedding.
- Fit
- Slides under standard door gaps and lies flat without creeping on hard floors.
- Longevity
- Wool fibre recovery, reversible weave, and woven-in fringes ensure long life.
- Maintenance
- Hides dirt and is easy to clean with a low-setting vacuum or mild detergent.
- Natural materials
- Natural wool and cotton fibers are hypoallergenic, and each rug's slight color variation proves authentic handcraft.
- Visual variation
- Edges can deviate up to half an inch from a straight line.
- Authenticity
- Mark Krebs frames variation as the proof of authentic handcraft.
- Construction visibility
- Flatweave leaves irregularities visible on the surface.
- Hand feel
- 80% Indian short-fiber wool and 20% cotton: rugged, dirt-hiding flatweave that lies flat.
- Sourcing
- Indian wool sourced near the looms in Northern India.
- Wage model
- Weavers earn a per-square-foot rate set by competition; brand publishes model and sells direct.
- Craft details
- Handwoven flatweave with traditional fringes; natural variation proves artisanship.
- Brand identity
- Mark Krebs is a pseudonym for founder Davin Cowper, shifting focus to the weavers.
- Fair labor
- Weavers own their looms and earn market-set rates; wage logic is published openly.
- Fringe
- Woven-in fringe is generally durable but can be damaged by pulling.
- Vacuuming
- Use low suction and no beater bar to protect wool and fringe.
- Cleaning
- Spot-clean spills with mild detergent; professional deep cleaning recommended.
- Rug pad
- Use a rug pad on hard floors to prevent slipping and extend life.
- Non-slip backing
- Runner lacks non-slip backing; rug pad mandatory on hard floors for safety and longevity.
Product record
- Title
- Red Stripes Artisanal Hallway Runner 70 X 215
- Brand
- Mark Krebs
- Price
- 249 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Image Analysis
2 images- 01

Product
A long flat-woven runner rug draped down a set of marble steps; visible surface shows large red field with a pale pink panel, black rectangular block, small green accent rectangles and a short white fringe at one end.
- Overall formNarrow rectangular hallway runner laid out lengthwise down stairs, folded over three step risers creating visible undulating profile where rug lies across each tread and hangs down risers.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.35 · w 0.78 · h 0.60 (high) - Main field color and textureDeep warm red, flat-woven texture with visible short pile or weave; occupies majority of the runner visible on each step.
1 region
x 0.15 · y 0.45 · w 0.70 · h 0.50 (high) - Pink panelA broad vertical pale pink rectangular panel runs along one edge of the runner and is visible folded across the top steps.
1 region
x 0.63 · y 0.26 · w 0.25 · h 0.20 (high) - Black rectangular blockSolid horizontal black rectangular motif positioned near the edge between red and pink panels.
1 region
x 0.60 · y 0.40 · w 0.14 · h 0.08 (high) - Green accent rectanglesSmall vivid green rectangular accent motifs placed at two locations along the runner surface.
2 regions
x 0.16 · y 0.74 · w 0.20 · h 0.06 (medium); x 0.52 · y 0.56 · w 0.12 · h 0.04 (medium) - Small pale geometric shapesSmall pale rectangular and oval shapes in cream or light beige appear scattered across the red field.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.62 · w 0.18 · h 0.10 (medium) - Fringed endShort white fringe visible at the lower end of the runner resting on the lowest step.
1 region
x 0.04 · y 0.80 · w 0.22 · h 0.08 (high) - Visible edge finishingRunner edge shows a narrow selvage where the red weave meets the marble steps; edge appears straight and finished.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.42 · w 0.75 · h 0.45 (high)
Other
Lifestyle scene showing the runner staged on a set of polished marble steps with a carved column and marble-clad background; soft diffuse lighting and natural shadows present.
- Setting architectureA carved fluted column with ornate base in weathered pale stone stands behind the runner; column base shows chipped paint and exposed terracotta-colored underlayer.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.02 · w 0.40 · h 0.40 (high) - Stair materialSteps and surrounding plinth are polished light grey marble with subtle veining and squared nosing.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.40 · w 0.90 · h 0.50 (high) - Background propsWoven basket and coiled object are partially visible behind the column on the left side of the image.Partial
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.08 · w 0.18 · h 0.22 (medium) - Lighting and shadowSoft, diffuse ambient light with gentle shadows under the runner where it folds on the steps, producing small specular highlights on the marble.
- Shot compositionVertical portrait framing that centers the column and shows the runner flowing from the upper right down to the lower left across three steps; slight perspective taper toward top of image.
Colors
deep warm red· main field#AB3334pale pink· pink panelblack· black motifbright green· green accentsoff-white fringe· fringe#CBC4C3- Overall formNarrow rectangular hallway runner laid out lengthwise down stairs, folded over three step risers creating visible undulating profile where rug lies across each tread and hangs down risers.
- 02

Product
Narrow rectangular woven runner shown flat with fringed short ends; asymmetrical block-and-stripe pattern with a dominant red field at left and a pale pink rectangular panel at right plus contrasting colored bars and small dash accents.
- Overall shapeLong narrow rectangular runner with short tasseled fringe on both narrow ends; rug is photographed flat and centered on a neutral background.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.03 · w 0.44 · h 0.94 (high) - Left fieldDominant left vertical field in a textured warm red tone with subtle horizontal weave variation and several small horizontal dash accents in other colors.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.07 · w 0.22 · h 0.78 (high) - Right panelA tall rectangular panel at the right side in a muted pale pink with visible horizontal weaving; the panel is roughly aligned with the rug height but narrower than the left red field.
1 region
x 0.50 · y 0.07 · w 0.20 · h 0.42 (high) - Contrasting black stripesSeveral solid black horizontal bars: one narrow bar crossing the right pale pink panel near its upper third, and one thicker black band near the lower third of the rug across the left red field.
2 regions
x 0.50 · y 0.17 · w 0.20 · h 0.03 (high); x 0.28 · y 0.74 · w 0.22 · h 0.04 (high) - Green rectangular barsSeveral short horizontal olive-green bars stacked vertically toward the lower right portion of the rug, each with solid, flat color contrasting the red field.
1 region
x 0.55 · y 0.68 · w 0.15 · h 0.18 (high) - Cream blockA rectangular cream/off-white block sits on the right side within or adjacent to the red field just above the green bars.
1 region
x 0.52 · y 0.49 · w 0.18 · h 0.07 (high) - Small dash accentsMultiple small elongated dash motifs in yellow, pale pink, and green scattered vertically along the left red field; each is narrow and horizontally oriented.
3 regions
x 0.29 · y 0.10 · w 0.20 · h 0.20 (medium); x 0.29 · y 0.34 · w 0.20 · h 0.22 (medium); x 0.29 · y 0.58 · w 0.20 · h 0.22 (medium) - Top fringeShort knotted white fringe along the top narrow edge made of bundled yarns.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.03 · w 0.44 · h 0.04 (high) - Bottom fringe and lower borderShort knotted white fringe at the bottom narrow edge and two thin horizontal dark stripes immediately above the fringe forming a lower border.
2 regions
x 0.28 · y 0.95 · w 0.44 · h 0.05 (high); x 0.28 · y 0.90 · w 0.44 · h 0.04 (high)
Other
Product photographed flat on a plain light neutral background with even diffuse lighting and minimal shadow; image is centered and vertically oriented.
- Shot compositionRug is centered vertically in the frame with ample even negative space on both sides; the camera view is straight-on and orthogonal to the rug surface.
- BackgroundUniform very light gray or off-white background with no visible props or textures.
- LightingEven diffuse lighting with minimal specular highlights and soft shadows, providing clear visibility of weave texture.
Colors
warm red· left field#B23D3Cpale pink· right panel#DCA599black· black stripesolive green· green bars#84844Bcream· cream blockwhite· fringe#F8F8F8mustard yellow· small dash accents- Overall shapeLong narrow rectangular runner with short tasseled fringe on both narrow ends; rug is photographed flat and centered on a neutral background.