Acanthus Leaf Design Rug
This acanthus leaf design rug was hand knotted in India from wool and bamboo silk, and it measures 209 x 140 cm. Its chocolate brown ground carries large scrolling leaves in powder blue-grey, with coral and sand accents. Our records note vegetable dyes.
The design up close
The leaves overlap in a repeating damask layout, and each one curls into scrolls at its edges. Powder blue-grey leaves dominate the field, with dark brown gaps between them, so the design reads as a pale pattern on a dark ground.
Coral and terracotta leaves appear in patches across the field, most strongly through the middle and upper left, which breaks up the repeat. Sand and beige leaves sit between them, and dark outlines pick out the scrolls. The curling edges give the leaves a sculpted look that suits a modern room, and this acanthus leaf design rug has no border, so the pattern runs to the edges.
Indian rugs and where they are made
India has a long hand-knotted rug tradition, with weaving centres including Agra and the Bhadohi and Mirzapur area of Uttar Pradesh. Agra has been a carpet-weaving centre since at least the 17th century, and the Bhadohi and Mirzapur area is the largest carpet-making region in India.
Indian workshops weave many modern and abstract designs, often to order, in a wide range of colours and sizes. Our Indian rugs suit contemporary living rooms, bedrooms and offices, and their designs pair well with modern furniture and art. An acanthus leaf design rug like this one fits that modern direction.
How an acanthus leaf design rug is made
This rug is hand knotted, and its pile mixes wool with bamboo silk. Bamboo silk is a viscose (rayon) fibre made from bamboo cellulose, with a silk-like sheen. It is softer and less resilient than wool, so it suits a living room or bedroom more than a busy hallway.
Each leaf is drawn with a slightly different scroll, so no two leaves match exactly.
Sizing an acanthus leaf design rug in your room
At 209 x 140 cm the rug covers about 2.9 square metres, which suits a lounge with a coffee table. The front legs of a sofa and two armchairs can rest on it around the table, so the rug sits at the heart of the seating group.
In a bedroom, a rug this size works well beside the bed, where bare feet land each morning. The pale leaves keep the design lively against the brown ground.
Looking after your rug
Vacuum it on a suction-only setting, or with the beater bar switched off, so the brush does not pull at the knots. Turn it around every six to twelve months so sun and foot traffic wear it evenly. Blot spills with a clean white cloth and cold water rather than rubbing them in. Rubbing spills can dull silk, and bamboo silk needs a cleaner who handles that fibre by hand. When it needs a full clean, choose a cleaner who washes handmade rugs by hand.
Put a good underlay beneath it. It stops the rug sliding on timber or tiles, adds cushioning and takes some of the wear off the pile. Moths like wool in dark, quiet spots, such as the part of a rug under a sofa, so vacuum those areas often and lift the furniture now and then.
See it before you buy
Visit our showroom at 307 Penshurst St, North Willoughby, open every day from 11 am to 4:30 pm, to see this acanthus leaf design rug in person. If you would rather judge it in your own room, with your own light and furniture, book an in-home viewing and we will bring a selection to you.
Browse more Indian Rugs, or ask about a custom made rug in your own size and colour. Read more about rugs and carpets.
