One of our favourite finds when perusing the selection at nearby Mercado this past weekend were these Seletti roll-out wooden rugs, printed to look like animal skins or aged Persian rugs....
They're available in two sizes, a 23"x36" and a larger 47"x72". The faux rug effect is amazingly realistic when laid out flat, even upon close inspection, and the smaller sized rug would make a great entry way floor covering. Contact Mercado or Seletti for pricing details.
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Comments (3)
This is silly.
If I want a wooden mat on the floor, I want it to look like wood.
If I want something that looks like a woolen rug - I want it to be made of wool.
brilliant! i have allergies, so i have chosen not to have rugs (sad because there are so many amazing ones about there), but this would be an excellent alternative. i could also see this outdoors.
Yeah, a couple friends have remarked this idea is godsend when considering allergies and pets. They're really beautiful in person.