
Mark Krebs
Red Stripes Artisanal Hallway Runner 70 X 215
Designed by Mark Krebs for Simons Maison, this hallway runner is handmade in India from a durable wool and cotton blend woven in a low-pile tapestry construction. It measures 70 x 215 cm (27.5 x 84.5 inches) and features a red field with juxtaposed multicolored stripes and small geometric accents, finished with thin fringes at both ends. As an artisanal product, slight variations or imperfections in the weave are normal and expected.
- Color
- Red
- Material
- wool and cotton blend
- Category
- Home & Garden > Decor > Rugs
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
- Age Group
- adult
- 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 advised for deep cleaning due to the wool content.
- 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 and a reversible flatweave structure support 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
- Vacuum on a low setting without a beater bar.
- 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
- The runner does not have a non-slip backing; a rug pad is recommended on hardwood or tile floors to prevent slipping and extend the rug's life.
- Origin
- The runner is handwoven in the Indian states of Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Haryana, and Punjab.
- Certification status
- Mark Krebs states it is not fair-trade certified and publishes its wage logic and working conditions instead.
Product record
- Title
- Red Stripes Artisanal Hallway Runner 70 X 215
- Brand
- Mark Krebs
- Price
- 249 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 8 sourcesUses
Adding warmth and colour to a hallway or stairway
This flat-woven runner from Mark Krebs lays out lengthwise along a hallway or down a set of stairs, as shown draped over marble steps in the product image. Its juxtaposed stripes in various colours, led by a deep warm red, bring mirth and movement to the space. The merchant describes the durable wool and cotton blend as feeling great underfoot.[2,3]
Product comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Red Stripes Artisanal Hallway Runner 70 X 215: Choose this if you want a bold, asymmetric red runner with stripes and colour-block accents in a durable 80% wool and 20% cotton blend woven like a tapestry, with a low pile and thin fringes at the ends. This 70 x 215 cm (about 27.5 inches by 84.5 inches) runner is handmade in India by Mark Krebs' artisanal weavers, and the natural fibres give it a more rugged hand feel with a flat-woven texture. Because it is made using artisanal methods, slight imperfections are normal, and two rugs of the same design can read slightly differently in colour and pattern — variation the brand frames as part of the charm.[1,2,4] | Colourful Stripes Artisanal Hallway Runner 70 X 215: Choose this if you want a long, narrow flatwoven runner (27.5 inches by 84.5 inches, or 70 by 215 cm) with a multicoloured design of stacked colour blocks, narrow stripes, and fringe at both ends, handmade in India from a durable blend of 80% wool and 20% cotton that is described as feeling great underfoot. Its low pile suits hallways, and its artisanal construction means slight imperfections are normal and presented as part of its charm. Note that it is available only for online purchase with home delivery.[5,6] | Grey Stripes Artisanal Hallway Runner 70 X 215 Cm: Choose this if you want a long, narrow handmade runner for a hallway, with juxtaposed dark stripes, mirrored charcoal and blue-gray stripe blocks at each end, a subtle orange accent, thin fringes, and a durable, flat-woven 80% wool and 20% cotton blend that feels great underfoot. Because it is made using artisanal methods, slight imperfections are normal and each rug of the same design may read slightly differently in colour and pattern—something to expect rather than a flaw. Note that its maker is not currently affiliated with any fair-trade certification body.[1,7,8] |
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.