Safavieh Casual Natural Fiber Hand-Woven Natural Accents Chunky Thick Jute Rug (9' x 12')
I ordered a few different rugs from Great Offer Stock and this one was the winner!! A few important details to take note of however:
1.) This is NOT a "Fine Sisal Rug" as advertised; it is a wonderfully thick / nubby / chunky / soft Jute.
2.) The featured image is a 'stock photo' of what could be any jute rug, but def not the one that is shipped out. The actual rug is several shades darker than the light colored one in the picture. Actual color is deeper and more comparable to a rich walnut wood.
3.) The weave is also a tad looser, providing a soft indulgent walking surface!
*Tightly woven natural-fiber rugs tend to be less plush.
4.) Additionally, the weave is not quite as uniform as the one pictured. The one you'll receive has a truly authentic hand-woven look with plenty of lovely variations and wonderfully nubby knotting.
5.) Lastly, the pile height is more than 1/4" as listed under Product Details. It varies throughout the rug from over 1/4" up to 3/4" providing a soft nubby foot massage every time you walk on it.
*Please note: If you are looking specifically for the rug in the photo, order item # 14175477 - it is an exact match!
We were shopping for a large (9x12) super-plush jute for a low foot traffic living room and this one is perfect. It really adds A LOT of warmth in both color and texture. I'm not sure I'd recommend this rug for a high foot traffic area due to it's loose weave. A high heel could easily snag this rug, or worse - someone could trip!! This rug would be much better suited to bare feet or snugly sock feet in a family room, bedroom or low traffic living room.
Re: all the reviews commenting on dirt &/or smell, I simply overlooked since I am very familiar with natural fiber rugs and already knew what to expect. Given the natural material, you should expect a bit of dust to fall out of the rug initially, but this will not persist. I recommend simply rolling your rug back a few times within the first month to vacuum underneath. (You will notice the amount of dust lessening with each vacuuming.) As for smell, I didn't notice anything... at least nothing offensive. If there was a smelll initially, it quickly dissipated once out of the packaging.
In a nutshell, if you are shopping for a jute rug then you already know the "look" that you are going for, so it's really just a matter of finding the right match since not all jute rugs are made the same. I ordered 3 different jute rugs attempting a good fit, so hopefully my comprehensive reviews will spare you the same leg work. Here are the rugs that I ordered and reviewed: Item # 12349082 / Item # 13672088 / Item # 14175477. Best of Luck!! :)