Rugsville Ziegler Traditional Gray Wool Carpet 10427
Rugsville Ziegler Traditional Gray Wool Carpet 10427
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- SKU
- 10427
- Color
- Gray
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The Ziegler revival of the 1880s rewrote what a Persian carpet could be by opening up the field, softening the palette, and giving the eye room to breathe. The look outlived its commercial moment and is now considered the canonical idiom for a quietly powerful drawing-room rug. This grey wool carpet draws from the open-field Ziegler revival of the 1880s, reinterpreted on a vertical loom in India by hands that have inherited the technique through generations.
A 3-person team spent 9 months on this loom. The carpet carries close to 1,728,000 individually tied knots and a foundation of cotton that holds the weave square through decades of use. Wool was dyed with bark, root, and mineral mordants in small batches, which is why colour blocks across the field carry the slight irregularity of small-batch chemistry rather than the flatness of industrial dyeing.
The composition
The palette is anchored in grey with subtle counter-tones that come forward at different times of day. There is no flat colour anywhere on the rug; every block is built from yarn that varies fibre by fibre, which is why hand-knotted wool ages with such grace. Under morning daylight the rug presents its cool register; under evening lamplight the warm undertones pull forward and the room re-reads.
What you are buying
An entry point to collecting hand-knotted wool work from the Indian looms. Comparable density and dye discipline at Western dealer counters opens at significantly higher prices once import, retail markup, and provenance documentation are layered in. The rug will outlast the room it is bought for.
The piece in a room
size as listed () is the working scale for a primary bedroom under a queen frame, a medium living area, or a square dining setting for six to eight. The grey reads warm under incandescent light and cools slightly under daylight, so the rug presents two faces across the day.
Conservation
Quarter-turn the rug each season to even out the pattern of wear. Vacuum gently with the brush bar lifted. Spills blot up with cold water and a soft cloth. Plan a deep hand-wash every half-decade to preserve the dye saturation and the strength of the warp.
Reference
- Medium: hand-knotted wool on cotton foundation
- Dimensions: size as listed
- Construction: Persian asymmetric knot
- Pile: hand-spun wool
- Dye: vegetable
- Origin: India
Free delivery across India. Cash on delivery offered. 7-day exchange window.
| Handmade | Yes |
|---|---|
| Color | Gray |
| Colors | Gray |
| Life Stage | Adult, Teen |
| Carpet Styles | Oriental & Persian |
| Carpet Weave | Hand Knotted |
| Carpet Material | Wool |
| Recommended Use | Indoor |
| Collections | Ziegler |
| Brand | Rugsville |
Day-to-day care
- Vacuum gently once a week without a rotating brush bar — use the suction-only setting on hand-knotted or hand-tufted pieces.
- Rotate the rug 180° every 3-6 months so foot traffic and sunlight wear is even.
- Use a quality rug pad underneath for slip resistance and to extend life.
- Blot fresh spills immediately with a clean white cloth — do not rub. Work from the edge of the spill inward.
Deep cleaning
- Professional dry-cleaning is recommended every 12-24 months for hand-knotted carpets.
- Avoid steam cleaners and hot water on natural-fibre rugs (wool, silk, jute) — they can cause shrinkage and dye bleeding.
- For washable flat-weaves and cotton dhurries, machine-wash on a gentle cold cycle in a mesh bag.
Storage
- Roll (do not fold) the carpet around a clean cardboard tube, pile-side in.
- Wrap in breathable cotton sheeting (not plastic) and store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated space.
- Use moth-protection sachets if storing wool for more than a season.
For specific concerns, please message us on WhatsApp with a photo of the issue.
Frequently asked
How long will shipping take?
Most metros (Delhi NCR, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata) receive their order in 3-5 business days. Tier-2 cities take 5-7 business days, and remote pin codes (J&K, North-East, Andamans) take 7-10 business days. Use the pin-code checker above for a concrete delivery date.
Will the colour exactly match the photo?
Each carpet is hand-crafted with natural-dye yarns, so a small variation in shade, pattern density, and tone is expected and is part of the authenticity of a handmade piece. Colours on screen also vary by monitor and lighting. If you are matching a specific decor, request a yarn sample before ordering.
Can I get a sample before buying?
Yes — we send 2-3 small yarn / pile samples for ₹500 (refundable against your purchase). Message us on WhatsApp with the SKU and your shipping pin code to arrange a sample.
What is your returns process?
Returns are accepted within 7 days of delivery in original condition (rolled, not folded; no pet hair, smoke, or stains). Email care@rugsville.in or message us on WhatsApp with your order number — we arrange free reverse pickup in most pin codes. Refunds are processed within 3-5 working days of receipt at our warehouse.
Do you take custom orders?
Yes. Custom-size, custom-colour, and custom-design hand-knotted carpets typically take 4-8 weeks depending on size and complexity. Minimum custom-order size is 4'×6'. Send us your brief on WhatsApp with the room photo and dimensions for a quote.
Is Cash on Delivery (COD) available?
COD is available for most pin codes in zones A and B (metros and tier-2 cities). Some remote pin codes are prepaid only — the pin-code checker above will tell you immediately.
Have a question about this carpet?
We are happy to answer questions about size, material, weave technique, sample availability, custom orders, lead times, or anything else. Average reply time is under 30 minutes during business hours (10am – 7pm IST).
Or email care@rugsville.in
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