A grid drawn by hand, not a machine — and it shows, in the best way. Polly's black lines cross an ivory wool ground at irregular weights, some doubled, some broken, like brushwork blown up to room scale. Hand-tufted in a thick wool-and-jute pile, it is graphic enough to carry a minimalist room and soft enough to sprawl on. This is Chris Loves Julia's modern-classic thesis in rug form. See its relatives in our vintage and modern rug collection.
Details
- 5'-0" x 7'-6"
- Designed by Chris Loves Julia in collaboration with Loloi
- Hand-tufted wool and jute pile — thick, dense, and soft
- Painterly broken-grid pattern in black over ivory
- High-contrast design that anchors minimalist and modern rooms
- Cotton canvas backing
- Light shedding is normal for new wool and settles with use
- Rug pad recommended on hard floors to keep the dense pile in place
- Sister to the black-and-tan Polly colorways in the same line
Styling
Black-and-ivory is a chameleon: Scandinavian with pale woods, gallery-modern with chrome and glass, collected-eclectic under a leather chair and a stack of books. Use this size to define a reading corner, a bedroom seating nook, or an office. The irregular grid keeps it warm where a perfect grid would go cold. Furnish around it from accent chairs or compare geometry in rugs.
Care
- Vacuum gently without a beater bar
- Blot spills immediately; spot clean with mild soap and cool water
- Expect light shedding at first — it settles with regular vacuuming
- Rotate periodically for even wear
- Professional cleaning for large stains
