Black & Ivory Striped Modern Rug | 8x10 9x12 ft Hand-Tufted Wool | Contemporary Living Room Area Rug

Crisp black stripes run across a soft ivory field in this graphic modern area rug — hand-tufted in 100% pure New Zealand wool by skilled artisans.

Why This Rug Works in Your Room

• Clean black-and-ivory stripes give a room instant structure and a tailored, architectural look.
• The neutral palette works with any wall colour, wood tone or upholstery — from warm boucle to black leather.
• Horizontal stripes visually widen a room, making it ideal for long living rooms and open-plan spaces.

Perfect For Every Room

In living rooms, an 8x10 or 9x12 anchors a sofa and chairs, with the stripes running across the seating group. In bedrooms, a 6x9 or 8x10 under a queen or king bed gives a hotel-suite finish. In entryways, a 3x5 makes a bold first impression. For hallways and galley kitchens, our 2.5x10 or 3x9 runners carry the same stripe.

Handmade Craftsmanship

This rug is 100% handmade by hand-tufting in the Bhadohi-Mirzapur rug belt of India. Our artisans draw the design onto a foundation cloth stretched on a frame, then punch every strand of 100% pure New Zealand wool through the cloth by hand with a tufting tool. When tufting is complete, the back is coated with latex and a secondary cloth backing is glued on to lock the pile firmly in place. Finally, the pile is hand-clipped to a smooth, even surface so every stripe edge stays sharp. Subtle natural variation in the ivory wool gives the field a soft, lived-in depth — a sign of true handwork, not a defect.

Specifications

Where to Put It

Put it under a curved or modular sofa in a modern living room, in a monochrome bedroom with linen bedding, or in a Japandi or Scandinavian space with light oak and black metal accents. It also suits boutique hotel lobbies and design-led offices.

Custom Sizes, Colours & Trade Orders

Need a size that isn't listed, or this design in your own palette? We hand-tuft custom sizes and colourways in 100% pure New Zealand wool. Interior designers, architects and hospitality buyers can contact us for trade pricing, CAD colour matching and multi-piece orders.

Made to Order & Delivery

Every rug is made to order. From order to your door takes about 25-30 days (tufting, backing, finishing and shipping to the USA).

Care

Vacuum regularly without a beater bar and rotate the rug every 6 months for even wear. Blot spills straight away with a clean, dry cloth — do not rub. Keep the rug dry: do not soak, steam-clean or wet-wash it, as excess moisture can damage the latex backing. Light shedding in the first few weeks is normal for a new tufted wool pile and settles with regular vacuuming. For deep cleaning, use a professional rug cleaner experienced with hand-tufted rugs. Use a non-slip rug pad underneath.

FAQs

Will 8x10 fit my living room?
8x10 ft suits most living rooms around 12x14 ft with a 3-seat sofa and two chairs. For larger rooms or sectionals, choose 9x12 ft.

Does the black show dirt?
Black and ivory are balanced so everyday dust does not stand out. Regular vacuuming keeps both colours crisp.

Is this rug 100% wool and handmade?
Yes. The pile is 100% pure New Zealand wool with no other fiber, and the rug is handmade by hand-tufting — our artisans punch every strand through the foundation cloth by hand. It is not machine-made.

What is the difference between hand-tufted and hand-knotted?
A hand-knotted rug is built knot by knot on a loom and has no glued backing. A hand-tufted rug, like this one, is made by punching wool through a foundation cloth with a hand-held tufting tool, then finished with a latex and cloth backing. Tufting allows a smooth, even pile and crisp graphic stripes.