Wanted, waterproof Persian carpet knockoff. Fying optional.

January 23, 2011 9:54 PM

I am looking for a fine Persian cheap plastic rug.

Once upon a time I saw these cheap astroturf mats colored to look like you basic cheap knockoff of a Persian rug. Now I find myself having a use for such a thing, and can find nothing like it. All of the likely search strings that I come up with take me to places that sell both Persian looking rugs AND astroturf.

Grant me this wish oh hivemind of the lamp!

posted by Kid Charlemagne to home & garden (6 answers total)

I see lots of stuff for outdoor persian rugs, change the search terms up a bit ?
posted by iamabot at 10:16 PM on January 23, 2011

Something like this?
I think the generic term for the brand name "AstroTurf" is outdoor carpeting or outdoor rug. I searched for patterned outdoor rug, and found quite a bit. Unfortunately no one describes their product as being rough and scrapey like AstroTurf.
posted by piedmont at 10:26 PM on January 23, 2011

Here are some outdoor oriental rugs.
posted by LobsterMitten at 10:34 PM on January 23, 2011

I've always like the selection of outdoor rugs here... fun colors, not too expensive.
posted by Kronur at 7:11 AM on January 24, 2011 [1 favorite]

Is this what you were looking for? We have one at home. The 'rug' is woven plastic strands, maybe about 1/8inch wide. It was in out kitchen for awhile, but I imagine it will make a more appropriate appearance on our deck this summer.
posted by wg at 7:44 AM on January 24, 2011

Not really cheap but this is the first thing that came to mind.
posted by coolsara at 2:16 PM on January 24, 2011