Woolmere Highland Hand-Knotted Living Room Rug

Pure New Zealand wool rug with natural cotton backing

~~$109~~$79

1 rolled living room area rug (120 cm x 180 cm)
Woven from unbleached New Zealand wool yarn
Structured cotton warp foundation keeps corners flat
Coloured with mineral and plant-based dye
Dense pile dampens room noise and footfall

✓ In stock SKU: WLM-LVR-001 Living Room Rugs

✓ 30-day returns

· Checked before dispatch

Woolmere Highland Hand-Knotted Living Room Rug

Pure New Zealand wool rug with natural cotton backing

This living room rug is built from dense New Zealand wool yarn woven over an unbleached cotton foundation. It lies flat against hard flooring and softens common walking paths through high-traffic seating spaces. The natural lanolin in the wool repels dry dust, making weekly floor maintenance straightforward with a simple suction vacuum. Every batch uses plant-based dye to achieve steady earth tones without harsh chemical smells. The underside uses raw cotton yarn rather than synthetic glue, so the rug breathes naturally on hardwood or laminate surfaces without leaving sticky marks.

CLEAN & SAFE INGREDIENT ASSURANCE

✓ Pure New Zealand Wool✓ 100% Cotton Backing✓ Coloured with Plant-Based Dye✓ Zero Synthetic Latex or Glues✓ No Chemical Flame Retardants✓ Suitable for Underfloor Heating✓ Biodegradable Natural Fibres

Packages How It Works Ingredients 5 Reasons FAQ

ORDER SELECTION

Choose your room quantity

1 Rug

Ideal for a single seating nook or central coffee table setup

$79 $109

✓ Tracked dispatch
✓ Tamper-evident safety seal
✓ Ideal for a first order
✓ 30-day returns

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2 Rugs

Coordinated pair for larger open-plan living and dining spaces

$149 $218

✓ Tracked dispatch
✓ Lower per-unit price than a single order
✓ One delivery, no repeat orders
✓ 30-day returns

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Best value

3 Rugs

Full home package to unify front room, reading den, and sitting area

$215 $327

✓ Tracked dispatch
✓ Lowest per-unit price
✓ One delivery for the whole supply
✓ 30-day returns

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1-CLICK INSTANT ORDER

Express 1-Click Order (Name + Phone)

Selected Package: 2 Rugs ($149)

Returns within 30 days

You have 30 days from delivery to send a rug back under our Returns Policy. Contact our customer desk to arrange it.

SPECIFICATIONS

Materials and dimensions

1 living room rug (120 cm x 180 cm) Servings Per Container: 30 Checked before dispatch

Material	Processing	Weight / Density	Functional role
New Zealand Wool Yarn ✓ Provides cushioned foot support and surface warmth	Double-plied combed staple	1800 g/m²	†
Cotton Warp and Weft ✓ Maintains square profile without rubber adhesives	Natural unbleached yarn	450 g/m²	†
Plant-Based Dye ✓ Produces even earthy hues without chemical odors	Fixed botanical extract	Full saturation	†

* Pile weight measured under ambient indoor humidity.

† Measurements can vary by up to 2 cm due to hand weaving tension.

✓ Zero synthetic latex backing.

Protective Roll Shipping

Wrapped securely in thick moisture-resistant craft paper with reinforced end-caps. Features clear handling tape and the official Woolmere inventory label.

Marcus Vance

Textile Technologist

19 years in architectural interior textiles

Natural New Zealand wool has distinct mechanical elasticity that synthetic plastic polymers simply cannot match. It springs back from foot pressure and holds its structure for years when built on a cotton grid.

WEAVE ARCHITECTURE

Four structural parts that make the rug durable

Unspun Fibre Sorting

Coarse New Zealand fleece fibres are sorted by staple length to ensure consistent yarn strength.

Botanical Immersion

Yarn bundles rest in heated baths of plant-based dye for solid color penetration.

Tensioned Loom Interlock

Wool loops wrap tightly across a heavy cotton grid that holds dimensional shape under traffic.

Surface Shearing

Even mechanical blades cut pile tops to an exact uniform height across the full rug span.

Five physical facts about this wool rug

Genuine Wool Fibres

New Zealand wool yarn naturally balances indoor room moisture and recovers from furniture depressions.

Breathable Cotton Warp

The back consists of heavy natural cotton that sits softly on timber without scuffing finishes.

No Odor Chemical Baths

Dyes come from plant-based sources so there are no lingering VOC vapours when you open the roll.

Sound Muffling Mass

Dense 1800 g/m² pile dampens footfalls and softens echo in high-ceiling living spaces.

Clean Maintenance

Natural wool lanolin keeps dry soils resting on top for simple weekly vacuum extraction.

Feedback from living room placements

★★★★★

"The rug laid flat within two days. It feels thick under socks and vacuuming takes crumbs right off the surface."

Evelyn K. Customer

Answers from our floor textile workshop

Can I use this rug over radiant heated floors? +

Yes. The cotton warp and wool pile allow steady heat transfer without trapping vapor or releasing synthetic smells.

How do I clean dry spills on this wool surface? +

Blot liquid immediately with a clean, dry towel. For dry dust, lift the soil using a suction-only vacuum cleaner without a rotating beater brush.

Does this rug shed when first unrolled? +

Short loose fibres shed naturally during the first three weeks of normal foot traffic. Regular gentle vacuuming settles the pile quickly.

Do I need an underlay underneath this living room rug? +

A basic rug underlay is recommended on polished wood or tile to stop normal sliding and extend backing life.

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