weird by design

handmade rugs. clothing with character.
AI-edited full view of Boxed in Eyes
AI-edited full view of The Unknown rug

weird rugs

Original art for your floor or wall. Tufted and finished by hand, one piece at a time.

AI-edited full view of The Unknown rug

The unknown - handmade tufted rug

The unknown - handmade tufted rug

$199.00
$199.00
AI-edited full view of Boxed in Eyes

boxed in eyes — handmade tufted art rug

boxed in eyes — handmade tufted art rug

$199.00
$199.00

Rugs that found a home

Past pieces, kept here as part of the Weird by Design story.

Sold rugs will appear here after they find a new home.

behind the rugs

I’m Elijah Ray. I make bold, one-of-a-kind tufted rugs in Portland, inspired by color, contrast, and everyday weirdness. Here’s a look at the work behind each piece.

made by me

From the first strand of yarn to the final trim, each rug takes shape in my studio. These are the hands, the texture, and the little details behind the finished piece.

Wear your weird

Pre-owned pieces with personality. Buy at the listed price or send an offer.

Available pieces

Sold archive

A look back at pieces that have found a new home.

Sold pieces will appear here after they find a new home.

AI-edited tufted eye texture detail

bring a little weird home

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