Ivory and cream are distinct from beige in hand-knotted rugs, where beige carries warm sandy undertones, ivory sits closer to white with a soft warmth that comes from natural undyed or lightly processed wool. Ivory-ground rugs are a hallmark of several of the most desirable rug traditions, including Ziegler and Chobi rugs from Afghanistan and Pakistan, classical Oushak rugs from Turkey, and formal Kashan and Tabriz designs from Iran where ivory fields provide a luminous backdrop for intricate floral patterns.
Ivory rugs bring light into a room without the clinical quality of white, and they pair naturally with almost any furniture colour or wall tone. They work particularly well in bedrooms where a soft, calming ground is needed. For sizing help see our rug size guide. Browse related styles: Ziegler rugs, Oushak rugs and Kashan rugs.
