Which is better for a hallway with pets?

Both are flat, unbacked jute, and nuLOOM lists its rug as pet-friendly. The nuLOOM Rigo also has a large rating base, but the Safavieh costs less if budget matters more.

Is the Safavieh worth it over the nuLOOM?

Yes if you want to save money. At $56.99 at Target versus $99.99 at Kohl's as of November 5, 2026, the Safavieh is about $43 cheaper for a similar hand-woven jute runner.

Which one lasts longer?

Neither maker gives a warranty figure here. Both are hand-woven flatweaves with no backing, so wear depends on traffic and use of a rug pad. The thicker 0.33 in nuLOOM may feel more substantial underfoot.

Do either need a rug pad?

Yes. Neither has a backing, and Safavieh advises a hold pad on carpet. A pad also keeps a jute runner from sliding on hard floors.

Which has more color choices?

The nuLOOM Rigo. It comes in 7 colors, while the Safavieh NF801A is listed in natural fiber tones.

Can these go in a kitchen?

nuLOOM lists kitchen and high-traffic areas as top uses. Jute is not water-friendly, so wipe spills fast and spot clean only.

nuLOOM Rigo Hand Woven Jute Runner vs Safavieh Natural Fiber Jute Runner

Buy the Safavieh NF801A if you want the lower price: $56.99 at Target as of November 5, 2026, versus $99.99 at Kohl's for the nuLOOM Rigo. The nuLOOM Rigo is the better pick if you want a specific color, since it comes in 7 colors and has a large 4.2-out-of-5 rating base of 5,590. Both are flat, unbacked hand-woven jute runners, so the choice mostly comes down to price and color.

Today the Safavieh Natural Fiber Jute Runner costs $43.00 less at its best price.

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