Couristan 0168-0004 Marco Island Cobalt Rug

Designed to offer a dramatic visual appeal for today's demanding living spaces, the Marco Island Collection by Couristan features a generous panel block pattern that is contrasted in rich blends of warm and inviting color schemes. The uniqueness of the collection's sensible combination of texture and color, allows Marco Island to set a strong foundation for both the modern interior and understated traditional settings. The handsome styling that is associated with the collection's block pattern is the result of a versatile cut and loop pile that is created of 100% heat-set Courtron™ polypropylene for added comfort and durability. The collection's soft, luxurious pile is embellished in a palette that features seven passionate background colors, Deep Ruby, Sand, Avocado, Ebony, Sahara Tan, Coffee and Cobalt, with each color carefully selected for its ability to strike a dramatic cord in the home while providing Marco Island with a sharp, tailored appearance.

Features:

• Power-loomed in Belgium with 100% heat-set Courtron (TM) polypropylene
• Versatile cut and loop pile for added comfort and durability
• Primary Color: Cobalt
• Pile Height: .43 inches
• Secondary Colors: Sky Blue & Taupe
• Available in the following sizes: 2' x 3'7", 3'11" x 5'3", 5'3" x 7'6", 6'6" x 9'6", 7'10" x 11'2, 9'2" x 12'6", Runner 2'2" x 7'6"

Note* Colors May differ on Individual Monitors

Category/Decorating Tip:

Casual Elegance - This eclectically styled collection is the perfect accent piece for any casual, contemporary or transitional interior. The textured block pattern has been designed to add movement to a room, while the bold colors offered, create an inviting, eye-catching decorating statement. Use leather furnishings for a sleek, finished appeal.

Note: Please be aware that actual colors may vary from those shown on your screen. Accent rugs may also not show the entire pattern that the corresponding area rugs have. Additionally, rugs 8' x 10' and larger may ship Truck Freight.

About Couristan Rug Manufacturer

For over 75 years Couristan, Inc. has been a powerful name in the area rug and broadloom industry. Owned by the Couri family for two generations and operated today by brothers George G. Couri, Chairman and Ron J. Couri, CEO and President, the company prides itself on having the most exquisite handmade and power-loomed floor coverings available from anywhere around the world.

Founded in 1926 by brothers Basil J. Couri and George J. Couri, and appropriately named "Couri Brothers," the company began its humble beginnings by importing fine handmade area rugs from Persia. According to Ron Couri, Couristan's CEO and President, importing area rugs from Persia was a difficult task. "I remember listening to my father and uncle's travel stories. First they took a ship to England, then another to the continent. Once in Europe they took the Orient Express and then drove through the desert to Persia. They finally arrived 32 days later. It was quite an adventure."

The first area rugs imported by the company were a few shipments of Sparta Rugs from Smyrna. At the time, the company began affixing "Couristan" trademark labels to the back of each and every rug it imported. This mark was composed from the family's surname "Couri" and the frequently used suffix "stan", referring to the region of small weaving villages in which the company imported its rugs from. The company would quickly begin to broaden its horizons, as well as its area rug offerings by importing rugs from India in 1927.

In the 1930's, Couristan began importing handmade hooked rugs from China and braided rugs from Japan. At the time nearly 99 percent of the total production of Japan's floor coverings were being exported to the United States. According to Ron Couri, Couristan was regarded as one of the country's largest importers of Japanese braided rugs from the 1930's to the 1960's. During that time there wasn't much of a market for Oriental-design products in the United States, but through Couristan's ingenuity and extensive design development, the company was able to create a substantial marketplace for handmade Oriental area rugs.