Imp Paintbrush Round Rug - Okami Chair Mat

This Okami round rug puts a leaf-capped imp at the center of the circle, one fist raised around a long ink brush and his mouth open mid-shout. The artwork is laid out for the circle from edge to edge: a scalloped gold-and-green cartouche in the middle, four brushed ink loops around it, and a ring of peonies, bamboo and plum blossom closing into a vermilion border.

A round shape behaves differently on the floor than a rectangle does. It softens the hard corners of a desk setup, gives a reading nook a clear center and lets the piece be admired from every side of the room. Nothing gets cropped, because the imp always sits dead center.

The Design: Ink and Gold Garden

Think of an aged folding screen rather than a poster. The ground is warm parchment cream with faint mottling, as if the paper has been handled for a century, and the imp is painted in soft moss green with a blush of red on his cheek. Gold cloud swirls drift behind him inside the cartouche, while pale chrysanthemums crown the top and bottom and red peonies flank the left and right. Bamboo sprigs lean in from the diagonals, each paired with a tilted brush that echoes the one in his hand.

The palette stays disciplined: moss and forest green, vermilion, cream, antique gold and sumi black. That restraint sets this piece apart from louder character art. If the brush-and-ink mood appeals, you can look through more Okami round rugs and compare how each design handles it.

Imp on the Floor

The cut is a true circle, so the border meets the floor in one clean line. The surface is a soft plush low-pile that feels pleasant under bare feet and stays flat enough for a chair to glide across. A non-slip rubber backing grips hard floors such as tile, laminate and hardwood. When the rug needs a refresh, it is machine washable on a gentle cold cycle, then air-dried.

The print is dye-sublimation, which sets the colors into the fibers, so the gold and vermilion do not sit on top like a coating. This one makes a natural gaming room rug, yet the folk-screen palette is calm enough for a bedroom or study too.

Sizes & Rug Level

Six diameters are available: 80 cm (31.5″), 100 cm, 120 cm, 140 cm, 160 cm and 180 cm (70.9″). The 80 and 100 cm sizes work as a chair mat under a desk or as a small landing beside a bed, with the imp peeking out between the chair legs. At 120 to 140 cm the rug fits a reading nook or a kids' corner, and the full border has room to show. Go to 160 or 180 cm when you want it at the center of a seating area, where the peonies grow big enough to study.

Two levels are offered. Standart Level is solid everyday quality. Premium Level adds a thicker, plusher pile and a more durable backing, a sensible pick for a spot that sees a daily chair or heavy foot traffic.

Quick Questions

Is it machine washable?

Yes. Wash it on a gentle cold cycle and air-dry it, and the gold and vermilion stay put because the dye-sublimation colors are set into the fibers.

Does it slip on hard floors?

Not in normal use. The rubber backing grips tile, laminate and hardwood, which matters when a chair keeps pushing across the imp's circle.

Can I put it over carpet?

Yes. It lies flat over low-pile carpet, which is handy in a bedroom where you want the green imp and his brush to stand out from a plain floor.

Which size should I choose?

Pick 80 or 100 cm for a desk, 120 or 140 cm for a nook, and 160 or 180 cm for a living area. If the border matters to you, go one size up so it clears the chair.

A Gaming Corner Statement

• Okami fans who love the ink-wash, folk-screen look of the game and want it underfoot instead of on a shelf.
• Anyone building a gaming corner, who can browse the wider gaming rug range for companion pieces in other styles.
• Desk owners who like a matched set, since the brushwork carries on nicely with a matching Okami mouse pad for the desktop.
• Lovers of Japanese folk-art decor who want a small accent rug beside a bed or an armchair.
• A gift for a friend who still talks about painting the world back to color.