Earth Weave Catskill Wool Area Rug vs Jute Cotton Hand Woven Area Rug

Buy the Earth Weave Catskill if you want a soft, plush wool rug and care about indoor air quality, chemical sensitivity or a nursery. Buy the jute-cotton braided rug if you want a flat, reversible, hard-wearing floor covering for a farmhouse look and don't need cushioning. The Catskill wins on comfort, fiber quality and documented material purity. The braided rug wins on reversibility, easy care and durability in high-traffic spots. Owners of the Catskill praise the color accuracy and plush feel but report some pilling and shedding under desk chairs.

• Choose the Earth Weave Catskill if you want a plush, undyed wool rug with no VOCs, synthetic latex or chemical treatments, and you're willing to treat it as a soft furnishing rather than a scrub-and-go floor mat.
• Choose the jute-cotton braided rug if you want a reversible, flat-woven, hand-braided rug for a farmhouse or casual room where easy flipping and tough wear matter more than cushioning.