Patterned cut-and-loop nylon carpet with a tailored look, soft feel, and built-in everyday cleanability.
Karastan Artistic Elegance is a cut-and-loop patterned carpet designed to add quiet visual interest without overwhelming a room. It’s a strong choice when you want something more refined than a plain texture—still versatile enough for bedrooms and living areas, with performance-focused stain and soil protection for real-life use.
Key details
- Product line: Karastan Kashmere
- Fiber: 100% nylon
- Look / construction: Cut & loop pattern (tufted)
- Stain & soil protection: EasyClean™ long-lasting stain/soil protection
- Face weight: 42 oz/yd²
- Backing (as listed by dealers): Lockback XP-Stripe
- Made in: USA
Style notes
Artistic Elegance reads like a designer upgrade because the pattern is built into the surface (cut-and-loop), not printed—so it has dimension and a more custom feel. It works especially well when you want the room to feel finished, but you don’t want a bold geometric that dominates furniture and art.
Where it shines
- Bedrooms: adds softness and warmth, with a pattern that hides day-to-day shading better than many solid textures
- Living rooms / family rooms: refined, but still comfortable and livable
- Hallways & stairs: pattern helps disguise traffic and keeps the look intentional