Siraway Handmade Wool Area Rug vs Safavieh Chelsea Mabelle Floral Wool Rug

Buy the Siraway if you want a durable, low-pile hand-knotted wool rug in a restrained black or beige traditional pattern that will hold up in a hallway or under furniture. Buy the Safavieh Chelsea if you want a softer, thicker floral rug in ivory and green with a country look and a track record of owner ratings. The Siraway's hand-knotted construction is the more labor-intensive and longer-wearing build; the Safavieh is tufted, thicker underfoot and easier to care for, but its pile can shed and flatten sooner.

• Choose the Siraway if you want a hard-wearing hand-knotted wool rug in a neutral two-tone traditional design for a high-traffic room.
• Choose the Safavieh Chelsea if you want a soft, thicker floral wool rug in ivory and green with an Americana look and easy-care claims.