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10 Easy Pieces: Nautical Rope Doormats

June 28, 2024

After just a week in Maine a few summers ago, I decided that it was my favorite state. The beaches were how I like them: light on people, heavy on dramatic vistas. The weather, too, was my preferred type: temperatures that required at least half of the body (your choice of top or bottom) be covered up. I enjoyed my stay there so much that I did what I usually pride myself on not doing when playing tourist: I left with a souvenir—a doormat woven from reclaimed lobster rope. Every time I step barefoot onto its knotty surface, I am reminded of my trip.

Recently, I noticed that I’m not the only one enamored with nautical rope doormats. They’re popping up in quite a few stores outside of Maine. Here are 10 I like. I am partial to the washed-out, rustic look of the versions made from upcycled lobster rope, but I’ve also included rope doormats that are a bit more refined.

From New England Trading Co.&#8\2\17;s Wicked Good line of handwoven Nautical Rope Doormats, this one features a classic tan and black palette; \$69.95.
Above: From New England Trading Co.’s Wicked Good line of handwoven Nautical Rope Doormats, this one features a classic tan and black palette; $69.95.
From Cape Porpoise Trading Co.&#8\2\17;s website: &#8\2\20;The rope used to make this doormat was once connecting a Maine lobsterman&#8\2\17;s buoy to his lobster trap on the bottom of the ocean floor. This lovely doormat will not only decrease the footprints in your house it will also assist in decreasing your environmental footprint.&#8\2\2\1; The Recycled Lobster Rope Doormat in Machias comes in five sizes; starting from \$76 at their Etsy site.
Above: From Cape Porpoise Trading Co.’s website: “The rope used to make this doormat was once connecting a Maine lobsterman’s buoy to his lobster trap on the bottom of the ocean floor. This lovely doormat will not only decrease the footprints in your house it will also assist in decreasing your environmental footprint.” The Recycled Lobster Rope Doormat in Machias comes in five sizes; starting from $76 at their Etsy site.
This Fisherman Rope Mat in the colors of Maine&#8\2\17;s Bicentennial Flag colors is hand-made in Maine; \$60 from Sea Bags.
Above: This Fisherman Rope Mat in the colors of Maine’s Bicentennial Flag colors is hand-made in Maine; $60 from Sea Bags.
Above: From Maine Rope Mats, this Double Weave Mat is $59.95 to $164.95, depending on the size, which ranges from small to runner length.
&#8\2\20;New federal regulations mandate that lobster fisherman can no longer use floating line to connect their traps together, because the northern right whale was becoming entangled in the floating line.&#8\2\2\1; Custom Cordage is saving the rope from ending up in a landfill by weaving them into doormats. The Original Reclaimed Fishing Rope Doormat is \$56.99 at Kittery Trading Post.
Above: “New federal regulations mandate that lobster fisherman can no longer use floating line to connect their traps together, because the northern right whale was becoming entangled in the floating line.” Custom Cordage is saving the rope from ending up in a landfill by weaving them into doormats. The Original Reclaimed Fishing Rope Doormat is $56.99 at Kittery Trading Post.
Washashore uses nautical rope that has either been found washed ashore or retired from ocean farming and donated. Their Custom Rope Mats allow you to choose the size and colors; from \$50.
Above: Washashore uses nautical rope that has either been found washed ashore or retired from ocean farming and donated. Their Custom Rope Mats allow you to choose the size and colors; from $50.
Hawkins New York carries The Rope Co.&#8\2\17;s Woven Rope Doormats in monochromatic neutrals; \$\105.
Above: Hawkins New York carries The Rope Co.’s Woven Rope Doormats in monochromatic neutrals; $105.
The Upcycled Lobster Rope Mat &#8\2\20;has various nautical knots still woven throughout the lines, tiny bits + pieces of dried ocean debris still embedded into the rope itself, making each one as unique as the story behind it.&#8\2\2\1; It&#8\2\17;s \$\105 at Salty Harbor.
Above: The Upcycled Lobster Rope Mat “has various nautical knots still woven throughout the lines, tiny bits + pieces of dried ocean debris still embedded into the rope itself, making each one as unique as the story behind it.” It’s $105 at Salty Harbor.
A preppy and jaunty Wicked Good Rope Doormat from New England Trading Co; from \$69.95.
Above: A preppy and jaunty Wicked Good Rope Doormat from New England Trading Co; from $69.95.
LittleSaltyRopeCo&#8\2\17;s Thin Line Collection includes this black and blue doormat; from \$69.95 on Etsy.
Above: LittleSaltyRopeCo’s Thin Line Collection includes this black and blue doormat; from $69.95 on Etsy.

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N.B.: This post has been updated with new prices, links, and products. It was first published August 2021.

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