About Terracotta Rugs

Terracotta sits between orange, red and brown. In hand-knotted rugs it usually comes from madder root, the same plant dye behind classic Persian reds, used in a lighter, warmer shade.

Colors that go with terracotta

  • Navy blue: the classic pairing in Persian and Oriental rugs, warm against cool.
  • Ivory and cream: lighter and calmer, good for living rooms and bedrooms.
  • Brown and tan: a soft, earthy look that suits wood floors and leather furniture.

Decorating with a terracotta rug

Terracotta works well with natural wood, cream walls, green plants and brass, and it warms up gray or white rooms. For more warm tones, see orange rugs and red rugs; for a cooler contrast, see blue rugs. Measure your room first: see Choosing the Right Rug Size.

Terracotta Rugs FAQs

What color is terracotta?

A warm, earthy orange-red, the color of unglazed clay pottery.

What colors go with a terracotta rug?

Navy blue, ivory, cream, olive green, tan and natural wood all work well with terracotta.

Are your terracotta rugs handmade?

Most are hand-knotted or hand-woven; each listing gives the origin, materials and how the rug was made.

Do you have terracotta runners?

Yes, see the runners in this collection and all runner rugs.

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