Which is better for a high-traffic living room?

The Safavieh Blossom. Its low hooked pile collects less dirt and is easier to vacuum, while the thick handmade pile needs more upkeep.

Which rug is softer underfoot?

The handmade rug, with a 0.75-inch wool pile. The Safavieh is a flat hooked construction with little cushion.

Both are wool and durable. Hand-tufted rugs can be re-backed and cleaned for decades, but cheap tufting can shed; Safavieh's machine-hooked build is consistent and predictable.

Is the handmade rug worth stepping up to over the Safavieh?

If you want a one-of-a-kind look and a plusher feel, yes. If you want a neutral, easy-care rug in a set 9' x 12' size, the Safavieh is the better fit.

Will the dark blue handmade rug work in a small room?

It can, since multiple sizes are offered, but the bold multi-color pattern dominates a small space. The beige Safavieh reads calmer.

Do either of these shed?

New wool rugs shed for the first weeks. The thick handmade pile sheds more noticeably; the low Safavieh pile sheds less.

Handmade Wool Dark Blue Oriental Area Rug vs Safavieh Blossom Asher Wool Area Rug

Buy the handmade Indian wool rug if you want a bold, oversized Arts & Crafts pattern in dark blue and warm tones, with a plush 0.75-inch pile and a choice of sizes. Buy the Safavieh Blossom if you need a large 9' x 12' room anchor in neutral beige with a classic hooked floral look from an established brand. Both are 100% wool and well rated, but the handmade rug is the more distinctive piece and the Safavieh is the safer, more predictable buy for a big living room.

Choose the handmade wool rug if you want a statement pattern, a thick pile and flexibility across several room sizes.
Choose the Safavieh Blossom if you need a specific 9' x 12' beige rug from a known brand with a classic hooked construction.

Prices

Handmade Wool Dark Blue Oriental Area Rug: $349.99 at Roy's Home (checked today)
Safavieh Blossom Asher Wool Area Rug: $554.00 at The Home Depot (checked today)
Difference: the Handmade Wool Dark Blue Oriental Area Rug is $204.01 cheaper than the Safavieh Blossom Asher Wool Area Rug today

Handmade Multi Size 100% Wool Dark Blue Oriental Area Rug

	Handmade Wool Dark Blue Oriental Area Rug	Safavieh Blossom Asher Wool Area Rug
Construction	Hand tufted in India	Machine-hooked, classic hooked rug
Material	100% wool	Soft wool
Pile height	0.75 inch, plush	Low hooked pile
Size options	Multiple sizes available	Listed as 9' x 12'
Color and pattern	Dark blue, wine, burnt orange, gold, beige multi; large Arts & Crafts motifs	Beige; geometric and floral block-print style
Style fit	Bold, eclectic, traditional-meets-modern	Country casual, English chintz
Brand backing	Unbranded handmade import	Safavieh, a large established rug brand
Care demands	Thick wool pile sheds and needs regular vacuuming	Low pile is easier to clean and holds less debris

Spec	Handmade Wool Dark Blue Oriental Area Rug	Safavieh Blossom Asher Wool Area Rug
Color	Dark Blue, Wine, Burnt Orange, Blue, Light Gold…	Beige
Weave	Hand Tufted Rug	—
Yarn	100% Wool	—
Origin	India	—
Pile Height	0.75 inch	—
Condition	New	—
Exact Size	Multiple Sizes Available	—
bed_size	—	9' x 12'
size	—	9' x 12'

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