Wool and silk rug brown Maggi England

The pattern

The design follows the classic mahi motif: the whole field is broken into small diamonds, each holding a tiny flower. That lattice keeps the composition intact even when a sofa covers a third of the rug. The centre is marked by a pale medallion with a scalloped outline, and the border is built from beige-olive palmettes separated by narrow vine bands.

Material and craft

The field is woven in wool, while the outlines and part of the flowers are silk. Silk areas catch the light, wool areas stay matt, so the same section reads lighter or darker depending on where you stand. The rug is knotted by hand, knot by knot, which keeps the lines alive and allows very fine detail in the lattice.

Where it works

200×300 cm covers the coffee-table zone together with the front legs of a sofa in a medium living room. 250×350 cm suits a large room or a dining room, where the table and pulled-out chairs should sit fully on the rug. A dark field is practical: marks and dust show far less than on a pale one.

Care

Vacuum along the pile without a turbo brush. Blot spills immediately instead of rubbing. Have the rug professionally cleaned every few years.

See also the classic rugs and exclusive rugs sections. From the same English series — the Navort England rug.