Over $110.5 million sent to artisans so far!
Passport Club
Lists
-
Wool
Wool Area Rugs(672 items)
Welcome to NOVICA’s Wool Area Rugs collection! Natural dyes, traditional looms, and soft alpaca fleece: these are some of the elements that go into creating this exceptional gallery of wool rugs:
New Arrival
New Arrival
New Arrival
New Arrival
New Arrival
New Arrival
Featured Sale
Featured Sale
Refine your results
-
- Home Decor
- Category: area rugs
-
Theme
- Geometric (300)
- Hand Woven (263)
- Zapotec (248)
- Floral (49)
- Animal Themed (43)
- Nature (43)
- Hacienda (38)
- Modern (34)
- Bohemian (32)
- Chain-stitched (19)
- Bollywood (16)
- Traditional (16)
- 1001 Summer Nights (15)
- Abstract (10)
- Eco-Friendly (10)
- College Dorm (9)
- East meets West (9)
- Inca (6)
- Shabby Chic (4)
- Leaf and Tree (3)
- Maya (1)
- Pattern
- Style
-
Size
- 2 x 3 and Smaller (193)
- 2 x 4 (18)
- 2 x 5 (35)
- 3 x 4 (25)
- 3 x 5 (151)
- 4 x 5 (13)
- 4 x 6 (217)
- 4 x 7 (13)
- 4 x 8 (7)
- 5 x 6 (1)
- 5 x 7 (6)
- 5 x 8 (101)
- 5 x 9 (1)
- 6 x 6 (3)
- 6 x 8 (9)
- 6 x 9 (5)
- 6 x 10 (3)
- 7 x 8 (1)
- 7 x 10 (8)
- 8 x 8 (15)
- 8 x 10 (58)
- 8 x 11 (8)
- 9 x 12 (37)
- 9 x 13 (10)
- 10 x 10 (11)
- 10 x 14 (19)
- 12 x 15 (9)
- 12 x 18 (5)
- Runner (82)
- Shape
-
Color
- Multicolor (235)
- Blue (113)
- Red (111)
- Brown (89)
- Grey (78)
- Ivory (74)
- Green (60)
- Earthtone (51)
- Orange (51)
- Beige (48)
- Black (41)
- Yellow (35)
- Burgundy (12)
- Black and White (9)
- White (9)
- Pink (6)
- Purple (6)
- Turquoise Blue (5)
- Black or Gray (4)
- Fuchsia (4)
- Blue or Purple (2)
- Brown or Gold (2)
- Gold Tone (1)
- Orange or Yellow (1)
- Red or Pink (1)
-
Border Color
- Black Border (2)
- Gold Brown Border (2)
- Medium Ivory Border (2)
- White Ice Border (2)
- Beige Border (1)
- Charcoal Slate Border (1)
- Coral Border (1)
- Dark Chocolate Border (1)
- Dark Denim Border (1)
- Indigo Border (1)
- Light Denim Border (1)
- Light Gold Border (1)
- Liquorice Border (1)
- Marine Blue Border (1)
- Natural Border (1)
- Orange Rust Border (1)
- Pumpkin Border (1)
- Sand Border (1)
-
Material:
Wool
- Region
- Price
Related Categories
- wool runner rugs
- zapotec wool rugs
- brown wool rugs
- modern wool rugs
- blue wool rugs
- rectangle wool rugs
Popular Searches
- colorful area rugs
- durable rugs
- kashmir rugs
- light colored rugs
- traditional style rugs
- living room area rugs
Unique Finds
PREV
Log in
The Village Council
Your answers straight from the village experts
Do most area rugs need a pad underneath?
Rug pads are great because they prevent slippage, prolong wear, protect the floor underneath, and provide additional comfort and quiet. That being said, most of our rugs do not actually require a pad underneath. Many, like those from the Andes, crafted with sheep wool and cotton, are durable and sturdy enough to be placed directly on the floor. But for enhanced protection and longevity, a rug pad is always a welcome addition.
Do area rugs absorb sound?
Area rugs are a design-friendly way to absorb sound and insulate a room. They are a wonderful way to reduce noise, as footsteps on a rug are more muted than on hardwood floors or tile, and they also dull ambient sounds. Additionally, they provide warmth and a general sense of well-being. Who doesnt love a good area rug!
How do I care for my area rug?
Most area rugs are easy to maintain with a few simple steps. For small stains and spills, you can spot clean with warm, soapy water. Never rub the affected area, always blot! You should vacuum your rugs to remove dirt and debris. And to ensure that rugs wear evenly, it is recommended to place a pad beneath them, and rotate them regularly. As with most vibrant works of art, direct sunlight may dull the colors. For more substantive cleaning, it is recommended that you dry clean your area rug.
Are there eco-friendly area rugs?
Were huge fans of eco-friendly everything! When it comes to area rugs, you can look for certain indicators that it is produced in a sustainable way that reduces our carbon footprint. Some artisans, like a handful of weavers from India, use recycled fabrics: cotton, rayon, and polyester. Others stress the use of natural dyes and ethically-sourced wool. (Wool is particularly celebrated for being recyclable, abundant, and naturally stain-resistant.)
Are any of your area rugs handmade?
Handmade, or footmade! Many of the weavers who produce area rugs use a pedal, or foot, loom. While they technically have the assistance of a machine--a treadle or handloom--its operation requires the dexterity, strength, coordination, and patience of the artisan. Additionally, most area rugs are finished by hand.
What are traditional methods of making area rugs?
Traditional area rugs are mostly woven on looms. Treadle, or foot, looms make use of pedals to lift and lower the looms harness. This raises the threads of the warp, so that the weft can pass through the opening in the threads. This type of loom is common in the Andes, Central America, as well as Mexico, and traces back to Mayan weavers in the period after the Spanish arrived. Elsewhere, such as India, handlooms are still used. The designs are mapped out in advance, and it takes about four to five days to complete a dhurrie, or traditional Indian floor covering. While the work to craft each of these rugs may be labor intensive, the beauty of the finished product makes it well worth the wait.
What materials are used to make area rugs?
While area rugs are handcrafted by artisans from all over the world, they share certain features in spite of their vastly different regions. From the Andes to Central America, Mexico to India, most artisans use some combination of sheep wool, cotton, and natural and industrial dyes. Some artisans, like those from India, may incorporate other materials, like jute, or recycled cotton, polyester, and rayon, into their works. Some of the Zapotec weavers in Mexico use dyes made from natural materials like walnut shell, cochineal, and flowers. With these materials, artisans create vibrant colors and authentic patterns, ideal for adding dimension and warmth to any home.
Featured Reviews on Wool Area Rugs
Wool area rug, 'Tumi Axe' (2.5x4.5)
By Bert
Stunning artwork!
The color scheme and artwork of this rug lifts my living space to new heights. The rug is one of the most beautiful that I have ever seen. Thank you so much.
Tags
Zapotec wool rug, 'Golden Diamonds' (5x8)
By Rick
Gorgeous!
Nearly 15 years ago, I spent time in Oaxaca and visited Teotitlan del Valle, the village where most of these beautiful weavings are created (perhaps I even stopped by Albertos shop). I was unable to purchase a rug at that time, so it gives me much joy to have discovered Novica and to now have Albertos gorgeous rug warming my bedroom floor. Muchisimas gracias!
Tags
Wool area rug, 'Rainbow View' (2.5x5)
By Michael
Exactly What I Wanted
My girlfriend and I moved from New Jersey to Sedona 8 months ago. We are in the process of decorating in a manner that is southwestern without being cliche, without being cartoonish. We looked at Zapotec rugs in local stores. They were what we were looking for in the way of rugs. I was prepared to pay the high price they were asking, but we didnt find exactly what we wanted. Then I happened on Novica, had never heard of this site, and found exactly what I wanted, for much less money, and a lot more of that money going to the artisan. This piece by Alfredo Ruiz is simply superb!
Tags
Featured Artist
Sonik Sethi Woven rugs and runners
(31)
Write a review"I worked for more than seven years with handicrafts until I realized that this was my cup of tea."
"Hello! My name is Sonik Sethi and I come from a beautiful city where all traditions and cultures meet. As a child I was captivated by the beauty of handicrafts. As an adult, I worked for more than seven years with handicrafts until I realized that this was my cup of tea. My interest turned into a... read more
Popular Wool Area Rugs
Related Articles
Home Decor Tips: How to Create a Calming Meditation Corner
Meditation is personal time one takes to relax and just be. It is possible to meditate practically anywhere... read more
Father Sun Wool Rug
This spring we have been rearranging things on our back porch. We recently put up a bamboo privacy fence, and... read more
LIGHT OF THE HORIZON ZAPOTEC WOOL RUG
Have you ever been on the hunt for the perfect rug? I feel like I always am. Rugs create such a cozy... read more
Wool Area Rugs
To emblazon the wild images of Zapotec battles on the delicacy of wool, to depict the clash of heaven and earth in the fine craftsmanship of a hand-loomed rug, is to transport the stories and myths of the ancients into the modern world. NOVICA’s collection of Wool Area Rugs undertakes just this kind of challenge. Our artisans turn wool into the woven backdrop of fluttering hummingbirds and rolling meadows. An area rug upon which one may casually stand is actually a scene of triumph or the cycle of birth and death. We invite you to explore the imagery on these gorgeous wool rugs and discover the narratives that still live through these art pieces that carefully preserve them. Our pieces come from all over the world, and we select the finest artisans and the best products to bring you the highest quality wool rug that we can find!
