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An additional fabric backing is then glued onto beneath the latex adhesive to fully secure the tufts."}],"10_20_year_practical_lifespan":[{"url":"https://custom-rugs.org/what-is-a-hand-tufted-rug/","quote":"Shorter lifespan of typically 10-20 years"}]},"entry_sources":{"artisan_guided_tufting_gun":["https://tsarcarpets.com/hand-tufting-technique/"],"latex_adhered_cotton_backing":["https://custom-rugs.org/what-is-a-hand-tufted-rug/"],"10_20_year_practical_lifespan":["https://custom-rugs.org/what-is-a-hand-tufted-rug/"]}},"price_value_comparison":{"title":"Comparing value among similar wool-jute rugs","entries":{"jeremiah_brent_loloi_design_lineage":"The Barrow collection arises from Jeremiah Brent's collaboration with Loloi, a partnership known for translating downtown Manhattan's architectural texture into linear, hand-woven rug designs — a design pedigree that distinguishes this rug from generic jute-wool options and, at 249 CAD for a 5x7.6' size, makes it one of the more cost-effective ways to bring Brent's curated aesthetic into a home.","cotton_backing_vs_no_backing_construction":"The addition of a cotton canvas backing sets the Barrow apart from value-oriented hand-tufted wool-jute rugs like the Nuloom Hillcrest, which does not include any backing; this layer adds structural stability, prevents edge curling, and typically signals a more durable, higher-investment rug at a price point that remains firmly mid-tier.","0_5_inch_pile_height_vs_0_25_inch_alternatives":"With a 0.5-inch pile height, the Barrow offers twice the cushioning of the 0.25-inch Nuloom Hillcrest — a tactile difference that makes the rug feel more like a plush floor covering than a textured mat, meriting its position above the true budget category and providing a more anchored presence in rooms where comfort matters."},"entry_quotes":{"jeremiah_brent_loloi_design_lineage":[{"url":"https://www.rugstown.com/rugs/hottest-styles-in-area-rugs/loloi-vs-safavieh-rugs-which-one-matches-your-style-best","quote":"The Jeremiah Brent collection is inspired by New York City’s downtown Manhattan, rugs with linear motifs and textured, hand-woven designs."}],"cotton_backing_vs_no_backing_construction":[{"url":"https://www.target.com/p/nuloom-hillcrest-jute-and-wool-area-rug/-/A-90311953","quote":"Backing Material: No Backing"}],"0_5_inch_pile_height_vs_0_25_inch_alternatives":[{"url":"https://www.target.com/p/nuloom-hillcrest-jute-and-wool-area-rug/-/A-90311953","quote":"This hand tufted rug has a .25\" thickness allows for convenient placement"}]},"entry_sources":{"jeremiah_brent_loloi_design_lineage":["https://www.rugstown.com/rugs/hottest-styles-in-area-rugs/loloi-vs-safavieh-rugs-which-one-matches-your-style-best"],"cotton_backing_vs_no_backing_construction":["https://www.target.com/p/nuloom-hillcrest-jute-and-wool-area-rug/-/A-90311953"],"0_5_inch_pile_height_vs_0_25_inch_alternatives":["https://www.target.com/p/nuloom-hillcrest-jute-and-wool-area-rug/-/A-90311953"]}},"collaboration_backstory":{"title":"The Jeremiah Brent and Loloi design partnership","entries":{"ad100_access_under_300_usd":"Jeremiah Brent is an AD100-recognized designer whose client list includes celebrity estates, yet his Barrow Collection with Loloi positions a 5′×7′6″ rug around $230 USD — a deliberate pricing strategy that avoids the trade-only exclusivity of his Perry line and makes the collection an attainable entry point into an AD100 designer’s sensibility.","west_village_street_naming":"Every collection in the collaboration is named for a West Village street where Brent launched his career and raised his family, so 'Barrow' is not a generic model number but a direct reference to the area around Barrow Street — giving the rug an authentic sense of place tied to a specific New York neighborhood rather than a manufactured style name.","cobblestone_driven_low_pile":"Brent intentionally gave the Barrow rugs a low pile and textural variation to evoke the charm of West Village cobblestone streets, making the surface subtly uneven yet low enough to fit under doors and dining chairs — a direct quote from the designer confirming the collection was built to feel 'familiar yet fresh' through these material choices.","barrow_street_nursery_school_geometry":"The bold linear motifs directly reference the mix of modern and classical architecture Brent observed on buildings like the Barrow Street Nursery School, translating shadows and structural lines into a graphic pattern that reads as an abstracted streetscape underfoot — giving the design a narrative depth that a generic geometric rug lacks."},"entry_quotes":{"ad100_access_under_300_usd":[{"url":"https://www.domino.com/style-shopping/jeremiah-brent-loloi-rugs/","quote":"Most of the rugs ring in just under $300 for a 5’x7’ size and there are also pillows in the mix starting at a mere $29, which means you don’t have to stretch your budget for a Brent-worthy space."},{"url":"https://www.architecturaldigest.com/story/jeremiah-brent-loloi-collaboration","quote":"For AD100 star Jeremiah Brent, home is everything (he wrote a whole book about it, after all)."}],"west_village_street_naming":[{"url":"https://www.architecturaldigest.com/story/jeremiah-brent-loloi-collaboration","quote":"Each of the four Jeremiah Brent x Loloi rug collections is named for a street in the West Village, the historically artistic neighborhood where Brent launched his career and currently lives with his family."}],"cobblestone_driven_low_pile":[{"url":"https://www.forbes.com/sites/amandalauren/2025/05/06/jeremiah-brent-launches-loloi-rug-collection-inspired-by-nyc-neighborhoods/","quote":"In the Barrow and Bleecker collections, you’ll notice subtle nods to the village’s un-forced street grid. The low-piles and textural details nod to the charm of cobblestone streets – these references make the collection feel familiar yet fresh all at once."}],"barrow_street_nursery_school_geometry":[{"url":"https://www.architecturaldigest.com/story/jeremiah-brent-loloi-collaboration","quote":"The hand-tufted, wool-and-jute Barrow Collection, for example, features bold, linear motifs that nod to the mix of modern and classical buildings in the area, like the Barrow Street Nursery School."}]},"entry_sources":{"ad100_access_under_300_usd":["https://www.domino.com/style-shopping/jeremiah-brent-loloi-rugs/","https://www.architecturaldigest.com/story/jeremiah-brent-loloi-collaboration"],"west_village_street_naming":["https://www.architecturaldigest.com/story/jeremiah-brent-loloi-collaboration"],"cobblestone_driven_low_pile":["https://www.forbes.com/sites/amandalauren/2025/05/06/jeremiah-brent-launches-loloi-rug-collection-inspired-by-nyc-neighborhoods/"],"barrow_street_nursery_school_geometry":["https://www.architecturaldigest.com/story/jeremiah-brent-loloi-collaboration"]}}}},"handle":"barrow-wool-and-jute-indoor-rug-see-available-sizes-23450-26101390","storefront_path":"/en/rugs/area-rugs/up-to-9-x-12/barrow-wool-and-jute-indoor-rug-see-available-sizes--23450-26101390","storefront_url":"https://ai.simons.ca/en/rugs/area-rugs/up-to-9-x-12/barrow-wool-and-jute-indoor-rug-see-available-sizes--23450-26101390"}}