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Description
A softly ribbed, hand-tufted wool and viscose rug in quiet white and gray tones — the kind of understated texture that makes every room feel more considered.
A rectangular hand-tufted area rug with a soft white and pale gray color palette distributed evenly across the surface. The texture is the defining visual feature — dense horizontal rows of looping, ribbed fibers create a subtle linear pattern that reads almost like a fine corduroy or woven stripe when viewed up close, but appears as a softly textured near-solid from a distance. The white tones are dominant with gentle gray variation woven throughout, giving the surface a quiet tonal depth. There is no fringe, no border, and no bold pattern — just clean, bound edges and an allover organic ribbed texture. The pile is medium height with a slight sheen from the viscose content, giving the surface a soft luminosity. Overall impression: calm, clean, and quietly luxurious.
- Hand tufted 60% wool / 40% viscose blend for softness and sheen
- Subtle horizontal ribbed texture — visually calm, tactilely rich
- Neutral white and soft gray palette suits any modern interior
- Medium pile at 0.35" — soft underfoot without being too thick
- Canvas backing for stability on hard floors
- Handmade in India for consistent quality and durability
Product Attributes
Styling Guide
calm, airy, and quietly refined
cool paletteA soft, airy palette of white and pale gray that blends almost seamlessly across the surface — the horizontal ribbing creates gentle tonal variation, giving the rug depth without any bold contrast. The overall effect is clean, calm, and quietly luminous.
Light Maple Hardwood
White Oak Hardwood
Pale Gray Luxury Vinyl Plank
Light Travertine Tile
Ideas for Your Space
About This Rug
The Orcas Area Rug brings a quietly sophisticated, tactile quality to any room with its hand-tufted wool and viscose construction. The surface features a beautifully subtle horizontal ribbed texture — rows of soft, looping fibers in a blend of white, cream, and soft gray that shift gently across the pile, creating an almost woven, organic feel. Made from a 60% wool and 40% viscose blend, it offers a medium pile that's soft underfoot while the viscose adds a gentle sheen that catches light in a way pure wool alone cannot.
Hand tufted in India for consistent quality, this rug is built to hold up in everyday living spaces. Its neutral, near-solid palette makes it an effortless fit in modern, contemporary, Scandinavian, or minimalist interiors — it won't compete with bold furniture or artwork, but it will anchor a room with warmth and texture. Pair it with a rug pad for best performance on hard floors.
Whether you're layering it over a larger flatweave or using it as a standalone statement in a bedroom or living room, the Orcas delivers understated elegance that never goes out of style.
Care & Cleaning
Viscose rugs, due to their wood cellulose fiber construction, require special care:
- Since these rugs absorb moisture easily, cleaning is generally not recommended.
- Should cleaning become necessary, dry cleaning is the preferred method. However, always consult with the dry cleaner as some chemicals can discolor the fibers.
- Avoid spot cleaning with water as the cellulose fibers can discolor or turn yellow when wet and may result in stains post-cleaning.
- Lighter colors and large, solid areas are more prone to visible staining.
- To minimize the need for cleaning, it's advisable to place viscose rugs in low-traffic areas.
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 | 24x5x5 |
| 5x7 Area Rug | 5' x 7'6" Rectangle | Rolled | 60x8x8 |
| 8x10 Area Rug | 8' x 10' Rectangle | Rolled | 96x8x8 |
| 9x12 Area Rug | 9' x 12' Rectangle | Rolled | 110x11x11 |
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
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