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The Home Area Rug Buyer's Guide

Each area rug in our extensive collection is specially selected for its lovely design, enduring quality, and long-lasting durability. Chosen to meet the demands of the distinctive country lifestyle enjoyed by Orvis customers, we guarantee that each home area rug we sell will afford you years of comfort and style. The glossary below offers detailed information on area rugs in our collection.

Interior Rugs

Indoor/Outdoor Rugs & Mats

Accent & Novelty Rugs

Pads

Interior Area Rugs

Item	Fabric & Area Rug Care	Rug Colors	Reasons to Buy	Rug Sizes & Thickness
Acorn Wool Hooked Rug Shop Now!	• Pure wool, cotton muslin backing • Professionally clean • Rug pad recommended	In cream with warm, autumn tones	• Inspired by esteemed American artist Bob Timberlake • This fine hand-hooked wool rug adds warm autumn tones to any room • Features intricately detailed acorns and oak leaves	• 5 sizes available from 2' x 3' to 8' x 11' • Approx. 3/8" thick
Antiqued Kharma Carpet Shop Now!	• Polypropylene • Professionally clean • Rug pad recommended	Shades of burgundy, green, gold and navy.	• Beautifully blended, richly shaded. • Round area rug, square area rug, and rectangle area rug sizes available • Durable polypropylene will last a long time	• 11 sizes and shapes to fit any room • Sizes range from 2' x 3' to 10' x 13' • 1/2" thick
Arts and Crafts Area Rug Shop Now!	• Polypropylene • Professionally clean • Rug pad recommended	A flower and bird motif in subtle tones of gold is surrounded by deep burgundies, teals, dark blues, and greens.	• Rich tones and intricate details are reminiscent of the style of William Morris and the English Arts and Crafts Movement • A beautiful addition to any room	• 12 sizes and shapes to fit any room • 1/2" thick
Bear Creek Braided Wood Rugs Shop Now!	• Wool blend • Professionally clean • Rug pad recommended	Multi-colors: misty blue, wheat, hunter green, or deep blue.	• The richly variegated colors of these traditional oval braided area rugs were inspired by North Carolina's ruggedly beautiful Appalachian Mountain country. • Oval area rugs are made in a sturdy wool blend and are reversible for easy care, comfort, and long-lasting durability.	7 sizes from 2X3 to 8X11
Country Village Hooked Rug Shop Now!	• 100% Wool • Professionally clean • Rug pad recommended	In blue, light green, rust.	• Pure wool-pile hand-hooked rugs make durable floor coverings • They also provide a palette for the centuries-old American art of hand hooking • A canvas/latex backing helps provide years of durable wear	• 5 sizes from 2' x 4' to 8' x 11 ' • 3/8" thick.
Diamond-Panel Area Rug Shop Now!	• Polypropylene • Professionally clean • Rug pad recommended	Features multiple shades of beige, ivory, sage, bottle green, chocolate, and burgundy	• A traditional hand-knotted designed is expertly re-created in this eye-catching multi-panel rug • Will complement most any decor • Constructed of durable polypropylene for years of heavy traffic	• 5 sizes from 2' x 8' to 8' x 10'' • 3/8" thick
Gabriel Rug Shop Now!	• Polypropylene • Professionally clean • Rug pad recommended	Beige with green patterning, or red with beige motifs.	• Updated design features and manufacturing processes. • Intricate texture and patterns in up to 55 luscious shades of color. • Hard-twist construction for enhanced durability.	• 11 sizes and shapes to fit any room •1/2" thick
Herati Enchantment Rug Shop Now!	• Polypropylene • Professionally clean • Rug pad recommended	Shades of burgundy, green, gold and navy.	• Unique geometric medallions and palmette motifs taken from the Persian rugs made in Herat adorn these machine-made rugs. • Thick, dense pile feels lush underfoot. • Variegated colored yarns make these rugs resemble antiques • Heat set fibers withstand active traffic without fading or matting	• 14 sizes and shapes to fit any room •1/2" thick
Jaffna Rug Shop Now!	• Pure wool • Professionally clean • Rug pad recommended	Rich hues of red and sage.	• The traditional luxury of a pure wool area rug. • Lovely hand-tufted design with a wide border and traditional motifs. • Thick, soft, warm and cushioned underfoot.	• 5 sizes from 3x5 to 9x12 • 3/4" thick
Medallion Rug Shop Now!	• Polypropylene • Professionally clean • Rug pad recommended	Warm tones of gold and tan are surrounded by deep burgundies and reds	• Variegated colors mimic the look of vintage vegetable dyes creating a soft, broken-in appearance. • Durable construction makes it perfect for high-traffic areas in your home	• 4 sizes from 2'3" x 7'6" to 7'10' x 11' • 3/8" thick
Moroccan Area Rugs Shop Now!	• Excellan™ • Professionally clean • Rug pad recommended	Shades of green with khaki	• You’ll have a hard time believing this area rug is woven of man-made fibers. • Yarn is highly durable and easy-to-clean Excellan • The weave has one million points per square meter—more than twice as many as is typical for this price—providing density and superb definition and coloration • Made for us in Belgium with a drop-stitch weave for texture	• 6 sizes from 2x3 to 10x13 • 3/8" thick
Plantation Rug Shop Now!	• Polypropylene • Professionally clean • Rug pad recommended	Rich earth tones	• Oriental style area rug • Finely spun polypropylene yarns offer the same soft feel and plush texture of wool, but with far greater durability and at a more economical price • Colorfast and fade resistant, these easy-care oriental area rugs withstand heavy traffic while remaining wonderfully soft underfoot. • Pattern has the look and timeless appeal of an antique • Finely detailed designs, rich earth tones, and plush nylon pile make this rug an exceptional value.	7 sizes from 2x3 to 10x13
Promenade Rug Shop Now!	• Wool • Professionally clean • Rug pad recommended	Ivory, cinnabar, or midnight.	• Crafted of hand-spun New Zealand wool with an antique wash • Handsome all wool area rug has a smooth, silky feel • Rich traditional Persian design is woven in vibrant shades with classic motifs	6 sizes from 2x3 to 8x11
Quaking Leaf Rug Shop Now!	• Polypropylene • Professionally clean • Rug pad recommended	Chocolate leaves on either sand, gold, green, brick or blue	• Easy care polypropylene area rug • Rich chocolate brown leaf on variegated background	• 7 sizes from 2X3 to 10X13 • 3/8" thick
Raleigh Tavern Area Rug Shop Now!	• 100% olefin • Professionally clean • Rug pad recommended	In sand, chocolate	• Inspired by a design from the Colonial Williamsburg collection archive • Clean, open panel design with large floral medallions along the border • Durable construction makes it perfect for high-traffic areas in your home • Suitable for commercial use	• 5 sizes from 4' x 6' to 9' x 13' and 8' round • Approx. 1/2" thick
Sportsman's Hooked Rug Shop Now!	• 100% Wool • Professionally clean • Rug pad recommended	Black ground with burgundy inner border; birds, feathers, and hunting details in multiple browns and golds	• Beautifully captures our favorite sporting pursuits • 140-line micropoint loop hook provides incredible detail • Bob Timberlake design utilizes more than twenty different colors	• 3 sizes from 5 'x 8' to 8' x 11' • Approx. 3/8" thick
Trailing Vines Hooked Rugs Shop Now!	• Wool • Professionally clean • Rug pad recommended	Shades of cranberry, gold, sage, and spruce.	• Hand hooked wool arearug • Interpretation of classic persian wool rugs • Easy to maintain and durable • Cotton/latex backing	• 4 sizes from 2x3 to 8x11 • 1/2" thick
Urmia Rug Shop Now!	• Polypropylene • Professionally clean • Rug pad recommended	Shades of chocolate, blue, and beige	• Finely spun polypropylene yarns offer the same soft feel and plush texture of wool, but with far greater durability and at a more economical price. • Colorfast and fade resistant • Beautiful easy-care area rugs withstand heavy traffic while remaining wonderfully soft underfoot.	• 5 sizes from 2x3 to 8x11 • 1/2" thick

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Indoor/Outdoor Rugs & Mats

Item	Fabric & Care	Colors	Reasons to Buy	Sizes & Thickness
Any-Season Leaf Rug Shop Now!	• Polypropylene • Hose off	Oatmeal, red or green	• Dries quickly • Withstands active traffic • Won't fade or fray • Easy to care for––just hose off to clean • Indoor/outdoor Area Rug	4 sizes from 2X3 to 8X11
Diamond Garage Runner Shop Now	• Polypropylene • Hose off	Solid gold, navy, or charcoal	• Diamond grid pattern traps dirt and water • Innovative rubber sides confine dirt and water • Thick fibers scrape off mud and snow • Thin fibers remove moisture from the soles of boots and shoes • Floor mat dries quickly, won’t fade or break down • Strong, non-slip rubber backing gives traction on all floor surfaces • 33% heavier than other mats in the market • Easy to care for––just hose off to clean	2x3 or 3x8
Leafy Paths Indoor/Outdoor Rug Shop Now!	• Polypropylene • Hose off	Shades of green and khaki	• Soft but extremely durable • Humidity and UV resistant • Easy to care for––just hose off to clean	7 sizes from 2x3 to 8x11
Microfiber Water Trapper Door Mat Shop Now!	• Polypropylene • Hose off or put in the washer	4 solid colors: teal, gold, loden, or red.	• Keeps high traffic areas clean and dry • Ridged construction traps dirt and moisture • Stain resistant and anti-microbial • Backed with industrial strength rubber to resist slipping • Very soft underfoot	• 4 sizes from 2x3 to 4x6 • Low profile to fit under most doors
Scrolling Vines Indoor/Outdoor Rug Shop Now!	• Tough, durable polypropylene • Easy to spot clean, or hose off and air dry	Reversible rug with green blue, chocolate and honey tones	• Easily reverses for choice of looks. • Tough enough for high-traffic areas and outdoors. • Soft and cushioned underfoot.	• 5 sizes from 2x3 to 8x11 • 3/4" thick
Star Quilt & Leaf Pattern Water Trapper Mats Shop Now!	• Polypropylene • Hose off	4 solid colors: khaki, blue, black/red, green	• Mats have side channels allow water to drain quickly • Thick fibers scrape off mud and snow • Thin fibers remove moisture from the soles of boots and shoes • Floor mat dries quickly, won’t fade or break down • Strong, non-slip rubber backing gives traction on all floor surfaces • 33% heavier than other mats in the market • Easy to care for––just hose off to clean • 2x3 size can be personalized	• 2 sizes from 2x3 to 3x5 • Low profile to fit under most doors
Tapestry Water Trapper Mat Shop Now!	• Polypropylene • Hose off or machine wash	Gold/rust print	• Ultra-soft microfiber doormats are plush enough for bare feet right out of the bath. • Thirsty polypropylene mats keep floors clean and dry without the industrial look of most indoor/outdoor mats, • Distinctive side channels that allow water to drain quickly, • Tri-denier fiber system featuring thick fibers that scrape off mud and snow, and thinner fibers to remove moisture from the soles of shoes or bare feet. • Strong rubber backing gives traction on all floor surfaces. • Super easy to maintain, they can be hosed off to clean or tossed in washer and dryer	2x3 rectangle or half-moon
Water Trapper Doormats Shop Now!	• Polypropylene • Hose off	10 solid colors to choose from: khaki, blue, gold, gray/blue, charcoal, navy, black/red, red, evergreen, dark brown	• Mats have side channels allow water to drain quickly • Thick fibers scrape off mud and snow • Thin fibers remove moisture from the soles of boots and shoes • Floor mat dries quickly, won’t fade or break down • Strong, non-slip rubber backing gives traction on all floor surfaces • 33% heavier than other mats in the market • Easy to care for––just hose off to clean	• 18 sizes from 2x3 to 6x12 • Low profile to fit under most doors

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Accent & Novelty Rugs

Item	Fabric & Care	Colors	Reasons to Buy	Sizes & Thickness
Catch on the Beach Rug Shop Now!	• Polypropylene / acrylic • Washable	Vibrant hues of blue, orange, turquois, and black	• Remarkably soft and sturdy • Works both indoors and outdoors • Easy care	22" x 34"
Kitty Cats Rug Shop Now!	• Wool with latex backing • Professionally clean	5 cats in an round motif in pink/green or blue/yellow.	• Fanciful sextet of cats drinking from a towl in a circle. • Faithfully adapted from art by Peg Irish. • Great gift for any cat lover.	• Round • 36" in diameter
Primitive Woodland Denizens Rug Shop Now!	• Pure wood; cotton / latex backing • Professionally clean	Deep blue, green, slate and brown	• Color and whimsical design by Vermont artisans. • Hand-hooked construction. • Complements a variety of decors.	• 27" W x 40" L • 1/4" thick
Seashell Rug Shop Now!	• Wool • Professionally clean • Rug pad recommended	Light blue with yellows	• Like a beach strewn with seashells, this area rug evokes the most carefree days of summer. • Hand hooked with microloops for a more intricately detailed pattern • This area rug accent piece is a durable choice for high traffic areas	3 sizes from 2x3 to runner
Sleeping Lab Hooked Rug Shop Now!	• Pure wood; cotton / latex backing • Professionally clean	Floral background yellow or black lab	• Colorful and whimsical design. • High-quality production. • Makes a terrific gift.	• 30" x 40" L • 1/2" thick
Three Grizzlies Area Rug Shop Now!	• 100% wool face, cotton latex backing • Professionally clean • Rug pad recommended	Multi colored with muted earth tones, and vibrant red salmon	• Designed by a Vermont artist • Features a mother bear being entertained by her two cubs while surrounded by blueberries and salmon • Ideal size for entryway, foyer, or den	• 27" x 40" • 1/2" thick
Whimsical Washable Rugs Shop Now!	• Polypropylene and acrylic • Washable	Blues with black and khaki	• Terrific, hardworking mats with appealing canine motifs • These easy-care area rugs add charm to the porch, entryway, mud room, kitchen, or bath • Soft, absorbent cushion underfoot • Stands up to active traffic and laundering without fraying or fading.	• 2x3 • 3/16" thick
Woodlands Tapestry Hooked Rug Shop Now!	• Pure wood; cotton / latex backing • Professionally clean	Black background, brown, green, blue scenic design	• Captivating motif. • Hand-hooked area rug. • Inspired by medieval tapestries.	• 34" L x 47" W • 1/4" thick

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Pads

Item	Fabric & Care	Colors	Reasons to Buy	Sizes & Thickness
The Best Rug Pad Shop Now!	• Synthetic fiber • Spot clean	Grey	• Keep your rugs safely in one place • Extend their life • Add comfort underfoot • Safe for use on all floor types	13 sizes from 1' x 3' to 11' x 14'
Premium Reversible Rug Pad Shop Now!	• Felt and rubber • Spot clean	Grey	• Reversible pad protects carpets from slipping • Will not stain carpet or flooring • Can be easily cut to custom fit	6 sizes from 2x3 to 9x12
Superthin Rug Pad Shop Now!	• Synthetic fiber • Spot clean	Grey	• The low-profile design of these pads makes them ideal under any size rug • Use on tile or uneven surfaces • Reverse it to create a non-slip pad for use on wall-to-wall carpeting	6 sizes from 1' x 3' to 7' x 10'

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