Details at a Glance
- Available Sizes: 4' x 4', 6' x 6', 8' x 8', 10' x 10'
- Shape: Round
- Primary Material: 100% Virgin Wool
- Construction: Flat-Braided, Handmade
- Pattern/Design: Space-Dyed Multicolor
- Color Options: Greengrass, Walnut, Red Velvet, Wheat Field, Black Rock, Blue Dragon
- Backing: Knitted Fiber Filling
- Reversible: Yes
- Indoor/Outdoor Rating: Indoor Only
- Made In: USA
- Assembly Required: No
Pure virgin wool yarns are flat-braided by hand into a crush-resistant round rug that holds its shape and color for years. The Astoria Space-Dyed Wool Round Braided Reversible Area Rug available at Uptown Sebastian with free shipping is handmade in the USA using space-dyed multicolor yarns that blend several tones in one strand, creating visual depth that softens the look of everyday wear. You flip the rug to distribute foot traffic and effectively double its life.
How Is This Rug Actually Built?
This rug is flat-braided -- virgin wool yarns are woven in interlocking patterns that distribute weight evenly and resist crushing under furniture. A knitted fiber filling runs through the core to provide cushiony support without flattening, and every braid is tensioned by hand to maintain consistent structure. Space-dyeing applies multiple colors to each yarn strand before braiding, so the finished pattern is never perfectly uniform; no two rugs will be exactly alike. It's handmade in the USA to traditional New England standards that prioritized durability over decades, not seasons.
What Colors and Sizes Can I Choose?
You choose from six space-dyed colorways -- Greengrass, Walnut, Red Velvet, Wheat Field, Black Rock, or Blue Dragon -- and four round diameters: 4', 6', 8', or 10'. Because space-dyeing is random by design, the tone distribution shifts from rug to rug; dye lots may vary slightly between orders. Handcrafted sizing allows up to ± 3% variation from the listed diameter.
How Soon Will It Arrive?
This rug ships in 48-72 hours. Wool naturally resists staining and odor, and reversible construction means you'll get years of use before you need to think about replacement.
Where Does a Round Braided Rug Work Best?
A 4-foot round fits under bistro tables in breakfast nooks or anchors a reading chair in a home office. The 6-foot size accommodates a 36-inch round dining table with chairs pulled out, while 8-foot and 10-foot rounds define conversation areas with sectional seating or anchor a grand entryway. Pair it with farmhouse furniture and reclaimed wood for country aesthetics, or layer it under a glass dining table for textural contrast. Browse the store's custom rugs collection for coordinated pieces that pull a room together.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Where is this rug made?
- It's handmade in the USA using virgin wool yarns and traditional flat-braid techniques developed in New England.
- Can I machine wash this wool rug?
- No -- vacuum regularly and spot clean with mild detergent; professional cleaning is recommended annually. Wool is not dryer-safe.
- Will this rug work outdoors on a covered patio?
- This rug is rated for indoor use only. Wool retains moisture and will mildew outdoors.
- Does the reversible design mean both sides look identical?
- Yes -- you flip it to distribute foot traffic and extend its usable life by years, effectively getting two rugs in one.
- How much color variation should I expect?
- Space-dyeing creates random color distribution within each yarn strand, so no two rugs will be exactly alike. Dye lots may vary slightly between production runs.
- Which round size works under a 48-inch dining table?
- A 6-foot round allows 24 inches of clearance around all chairs when pulled out; an 8-foot round gives even more room to slide chairs back.