If you haven’t gotten caught up with the increasing trend of abaca rugs, then today you will. Ideal for coastal design, we can see this natural-fiber rug in urban homes as well as in country homes nowadays. Abaca also called Musa, or Manila Hemp comes from an inedible banana plant that grows in the Philippines. The very versatile plant can be used for everything from plates to paper to roofing. The fibers of this plant are super durable and strong, making them thicker, but also softer than sisal, making them super cozy and elegant as well.
Many beautiful elements are in this coastal design room, but the Borobudur abaca rug makes the most substantial impact. Design by Amanda Lindroth.
Abaca rugs have a strong presence in a room, and the most pretty ones are of course are the ones waved into different design patterns making them a strong statement. Design patterns such as diamond shape and geometric patterns weaved onto this natural-fiber rug can add a lot of character and charm into any space. Strands are sorted by size and fabricated using a generation’s old technique. To create an even more inviting feel, you can also layer a flat-weave rug on top.
Custom abaca rug by Studio Four NYC. Photo by Francesco Lagnese for Elle Decor. Design by Tom Scheerer.
A blue and white living room with abaca rug by Patterson Flynn Martin. Design by Phoebe Howard.
Custom abaca rug by Mary McDonald from Patterson Flynn Martin in the Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles Show House. Design by Mister and Mrs. Sharp.
This entryway has a beautiful and young vibrant color combination of blue, yellow. It features an abaca rug in a diamond pattern — design by Miles Redd.
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An abaca rug from Mary McDonald collection for Patterson Flynn Martin.
Another of Mary McDonald natural-fiber rugs for Patterson Flynn Martin. Design by Angela Free Design.
Grand parquet abaca rug from Patterson Flynn Martin
This cozy space via Veranda, features, mirrored trellis walls, Alan Campbel’s Cap Ferrat fabric, and a diamond-shaped natural-fiber rug. 
