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Description
A plush cream shag rug covered in charcoal cross motifs with boho fringe tassels — soft enough for a nursery, stylish enough for any room in the house.
A rectangular shag area rug with a warm cream/off-white base completely covered in an allover repeating pattern of charcoal black plus-sign cross motifs, evenly spaced in a grid layout across the entire surface. The crosses have a slightly hand-drawn, textured quality rather than being perfectly geometric, giving them a casual artisan feel. The pile is thick and plush, approximately 1.18 inches high, with a fluffy, cloud-like texture visible across the surface. Along the top and bottom short edges, white cotton fringe tassels approximately 3 inches long hang in a neat row. The overall impression is clean, modern-bohemian, and soft — a simple two-color design with strong visual impact.
- Allover charcoal cross pattern on a plush cream shag pile
- 1.18" high pile — luxuriously soft underfoot
- Boho fringe tassels along top and bottom edges
- 100% polypropylene — stain resistant and durable
- Machine woven for consistent quality and easy care
- Perfect for nurseries, bedrooms, and living rooms
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Product Attributes
Styling Guide
calm, airy, and effortlessly stylish
neutral paletteA warm cream base dominates the surface, with hand-brushed charcoal black cross motifs scattered evenly across the pile — the contrast is bold but the neutral palette keeps it calm and versatile.
Light Oak Hardwood
Blonde Maple
Grey Luxury Vinyl Plank
White Washed Wood
Pale Concrete
Ideas for Your Space
Bright Nursery
Boho Bedroom
Scandinavian Living Room
Modern Home Office
Pet-Friendly Living RoomAbout This Rug
The Alstead Shag Area Rug brings a fresh Moroccan-inspired look to any room with its allover cross pattern in charcoal black against a plush cream background. The 1.18-inch high pile feels luxuriously soft underfoot — customers rave about how cozy it is to sit and lounge on. Fringe tassels along the top and bottom edges add a bohemian finishing touch that elevates the design beyond a basic geometric rug.
Machine woven from 100% polypropylene, it's built to resist stains and hold up to everyday life, making it a smart pick for nurseries, kids' rooms, bedrooms, and living rooms alike. The neutral cream and charcoal palette makes it incredibly easy to style — it layers beautifully over jute rugs, pairs with natural wood furniture, and works equally well in a modern farmhouse or boho-inspired space. Multiple reviewers have placed it in nurseries and guest rooms, and several have gone back to buy a second or third.
A rug pad is recommended for hardwood floors. If you want a soft, statement-making rug that doesn't overwhelm a room, the Alstead delivers.
Care & Cleaning
Follow these steps to keep your shag rugs looking their best:
- Use a wool-approved product in combination with spray extraction for cleaning.
- Note that shedding is a normal occurrence for shag rugs and will decrease over time. Avoid pulling the yarn out as it may cause rug damage.
- For effective cleaning, opt for canister vacuums without a beater bar. Vacuums that have beater bars and/or brushes, or those set too low, may potentially damage the rug's surface.
For more information, check out our Rug Care Instructions.
Rug Size Guide
| Standard Size Group | Actual Rug Dimensions | Ships In | Shipping Dimensions (LxWxH) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2x3 Small | 2' x 2'11" Rectangle | Rolled | 24x6x6 |
| 3x5 Area Rug | 3'11" x 5'7" Rectangle | Half Folded | 47x8x8 |
| 5 Round | 5'3"RD Round | Rolled | 63x5x5 |
| 5x7 Area Rug | 5'3" x 7' Rectangle | Rolled | 63x8x8 |
| 6x9 Area Rug | 6'7" x 9' Rectangle | Rolled | 79x8x8 |
| 7 Runner | 2'7" x 7'3" Runner | Rolled | 31x8x8 |
| 8 Round | 7'10"RD Round | Rolled | 94x8x8 |
| 9x12 Area Rug | 9'2" x 12' Rectangle | Rolled | 110x12x12 |
Living Room Rugs
When selecting a living room rug, choose one that anchors your furniture by either placing all the legs on the rug or just the front legs, which helps define the seating area and enhances the room's acoustics.
Customer Reviews
Alstead Shag Area Rug