Description
A hand-woven 100% wool flatweave with a soft gray checkered grid — clean, modern, and built to handle everyday life in style.
A rectangular flatweave area rug with a clean, allover checkered grid pattern. The dominant color is soft light gray, with the grid lines rendered in a slightly deeper medium gray, creating a subtle tonal contrast rather than a bold graphic statement. The surface has a visible hand-woven texture with slight variation in the weave, giving it an organic, artisanal quality. The pile is completely flat with no raised texture — the weave itself creates the visual interest. Edges are neatly bound with no fringe or tassels. At a glance, the rug reads as a calm, monochromatic light gray with a quiet geometric grid overlay.
- Hand woven from 100% wool — naturally durable and resilient
- Soft light gray checkered grid pattern, modern and versatile
- Flatweave construction, 0.4" thick — lays flat in high-traffic areas
- No pile — easy to maintain and robot vacuum friendly
- Crafted in India by skilled artisans
- Works beautifully as a standalone rug or layered over a larger base rug
Product Details
Product Attributes
Styling Guide
calm, airy, and quietly sophisticated
cool paletteA soft, airy palette of light gray dominates the surface, with subtle shifts between slightly warmer and cooler gray tones forming the checkered grid — the overall effect is quiet and cohesive, like a cloudy morning sky translated into textile.
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Ideas for Your Space
About This Rug
The Nissa Light Gray Checkered Wool Rug brings a calm, understated elegance to any room. Hand woven in India from 100% wool, this flatweave rug features a clean grid pattern of soft gray tones with subtle texture variation — the kind of rug that quietly elevates a space without demanding attention. The checkered design is rendered in muted light gray and off-white tones, giving it a modern, minimalist feel that works beautifully in Scandinavian, contemporary, and transitional interiors.
At 0.4 inches thick with no pile, it lays flat and low to the ground, making it ideal for high-traffic areas like living rooms, dining rooms, and entryways. The hand-woven wool construction means it's built to last — wool is naturally durable, resilient, and resistant to crushing underfoot. Spot clean with mild detergent to keep it looking fresh.
Pair it with a quality rug pad for added grip and cushion. Whether you're layering it over a larger rug or using it as a standalone statement piece, the Nissa delivers timeless style with everyday practicality.
Care & Cleaning
To keep your wool or cotton rugs in top shape, follow these steps:
- Begin by blotting any stains with a dry cotton or white paper towel.
- Use a blunt instrument to carefully remove food or debris.
- Combine a minimal quantity of dish soap with a cup of cold water. Use this solution and a clean sponge to gently clean the stain. Avoid over-saturating the rug. Blot the cleaned area dry with a towel.
- Keep away from excessive heat or agitation as wool and cotton rugs are susceptible to bleeding and staining.
- For the best results, we advise a yearly professional cleaning.
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 3' Rectangle | Rolled | 24x6x4 |
| 3x5 Area Rug | 3'6" x 5'6" Rectangle | Rolled | 42x8x5 |
| 5x7 Area Rug | 5' x 7'6" Rectangle | Folded | 29.00000x25.00000x6.00000 |
| 6x9 Area Rug | 6' x 9' Rectangle | Rolled | 72x8x7 |
| 8 Runner | 2'6" x 8' Runner | Rolled | 30x8x6 |
| 8x10 Area Rug | 8' x 10' Rectangle | Folded | 28.00000x28.00000x10.00000 |
| 9x12 Area Rug | 8'10" x 12' Rectangle | Folded | 29.00000x12.00000x29.00000 |
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.
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Nissa Light Gray Checkered Wool Rug