The Emperor 325 Picasso EMP25 Navy Runner delivers a luxurious, contemporary statement with its layered marbled design and soft metallic sheen that shifts beautifully as the light changes. The abstract pattern blends fluid streaks, weathered textures, and stone-like veining, giving the rug a dramatic sense of depth, movement, and visual flow. This rich detailing is amplified by a textured hi-low pile, adding a tactile, sculptural dimension that feels modern, refined, and elegantly soft underfoot. Expertly machine-woven in Turkey from a durable blend of polypropylene and polyester, the rug features a super-soft 12 mm pile that provides comfort and warmth while remaining non-shedding, durable, and easy to maintain. The light-reactive fibres allow the navy and grey tones to appear lighter or darker depending on the viewing angle, enhancing the rug’s shimmering, atmospheric presence. Well-suited to living rooms, bedrooms, hallways, and open-plan interiors, the Emperor Picasso Navy Rug strikes a perfect balance of comfort, depth, and bold contemporary character.

The colours and shades present in this runner include:

• Deep Navy – The most prominent accent shade, enriching the design with bold, inky depth.

• Steel Blue – Layered through mid-tones to soften transitions and add cool tonal variation.

• Ice Blue – Used within raised highlights to brighten the palette and create shimmering contrast.

• Charcoal Grey – Providing grounding definition throughout shadowed and distressed areas.

• Pale Silver Grey – Softening the overall composition with light reflective balance.

• Soft Cloud White – Appearing within the highest points of the hi-low texture to lift and lighten the marbled pattern.

The Emperor 325 Picasso EMP25 Navy Runner combines Deep Navy, Steel Blue, Ice Blue, Charcoal Grey, Pale Silver Grey, and Soft Cloud White to form a striking cool-toned palette enriched by a luxurious hi-low textured pile and subtle metallic sheen. With its super-soft 12 mm polyblend pile and dramatic abstract stone-inspired design, this rug enhances modern interiors with impact, elegance, and refined visual depth.

🧵 Cut Pile Rug Characteristics
Every rug has a pile direction — the direction in which the fibres run. With a cut pile rug with a shimmer, light reflects off the fibres differently, which can make the rug appear lighter or darker depending on where you are standing. You can see this by looking at the rug from one end of the room, then walking to the other end and looking back — it may appear darker in one direction and lighter in the other. This is not a manufacturing fault but a natural characteristic of cut pile rugs. It’s worth keeping in mind when deciding where to place the rug, especially if the appearance of it being lighter or darker from one side might matter in your space. This effect is in ranges such as Aurora, Craft, and Apollo.