Wool rug 270×370 grey Fiocco di Neve

The design

The layout is classic: a large stepped diamond medallion in the centre, its quarters in the corners and stylised branches and flowers in between. The colours, though, are reduced to shades of grey, graphite, grey-blue and sand on ivory, and the outlines are softened in places, so the rug looks like an antique faded by the sun — a calm base for a modern room. The Italian name Fiocco di Neve means “snowflake”.

Wool and hand knotting

The rug is handmade from wool, with a short dense pile and slight tonal variation that creates the faded effect. The fringes on the short sides are the ends of the warp.

Where it fits

At 276×371 cm it suits a large living room, a spacious bedroom or a study, and pairs well with white walls, grey textiles, metal and light wood. Other large wool rugs of this format are Umbra 270×364 and the Petchwork patchwork rug 279×370. More pieces are in classic rugs.

Care

Vacuum without a turbo brush, along the pile. Blot stains with a dry white cloth without rubbing; deep wet cleaning of a wool rug is best left to a professional rug cleaner. Turn the rug once a year so the pile wears evenly, and keep it out of direct sun.

Specifications

• Model: Fiocco di Neve
• Size: 276×371 cm
• Shape: rectangle
• Material: wool
• Colour: ivory, grey, graphite
• Collection: Italy
• Production: handmade