Designed by Emanuela Frattini Magnusson The daughter of prominent architect and designer Gianfrano Frattini, Emanuela Frattini Magnusson has built her career upon her own accomplishments and produced award-winning designs. She designed these luxurious rugs for Spinneybeck which each feature unique details and an intricate design pattern. She has also designed several appealing pieces for distinguished design company, Knoll. The Design Hand stitched in Costa Rica, the Checkerboard Haired Cowhide Rug is made from the finest high-grade haired cowhide and brings sheer elegance to any space it occupies. This rug's lighter squared cowhides are synced together with the darker ones, so that they resemble the pattern of a checkerboard. Designed by noted architect Emanuela Frattini Magnusson, this contemporary rug epitomizes utmost luxury and sophistication. Stitched together with a thick leather cord, the 10" squares which make up this beautiful rug have unique, one-of-a-kind markings. This soft and supple rug also has a felt backer attached to its underside, so it will rest perfectly atop your floors. The beauty and superb craftsmanship of this rug should not be overlooked as it will make a brilliant statement in any home. Features: -Hand stitched in Costa Rica with the finest haired cowhide and leather cord. -Constructed of several 10" cowhide squares. -Felt backer attached to underside. -Please note: due to the natural variances in leathers, color and design may vary slightly from what is pictured and will be a one-of-a-kind rug. Specifications: -Overall Dimensions: 120" Height x 100" Width About Spinneybeck Rugs Spinneybeck is the world's leading and largest supplier of quality upholstery leather with a standing inventory of two million square feet in their global headquarters located in Amherst, New York. Spinneybeck introduced quality, full grain, aniline dyed Italian leather to the North American design community nearly four decades ago. Spinneybeck takes pride in being the first leather company to complete the Greenguard certification program. from their humble beginnings in 1962 as a small Canadian company headquartered in a rural schoolhouse, their worldwide clientele has propelled them into industry leadership. Spinneybeck's intriguing name symbolizes nature's contribution to the craft of leathermaking. "Spinney" the Old English word for woods, represents tannin, the ancient ingredient derived from wood bark and still in use. "Beck" is the Anglo-Viking word for brook or stream, representing the water component in leathermaking. Spinneybeck today, represents the melding of old world craftsmanship and service with modern technology.