Acasta Low Pile Abstract Pure Wool Rug - Green

Acasta is a low pile rug in pure wool, and its green colourway is all movement: broad bands of deep forest green, mint, soft olive, cream, beige and pale grey ripple across the rug like water. The bands sit side by side with fine lines between them, which gives the surface a textured look. Every strand of the pile is wool, so it feels warm and soft underfoot, and the back is cotton. We offer it in three sizes: 120 by 170cm, 160 by 230cm and 200 by 290cm.

The maker intended this rug for rooms with plenty of footfall, the living room in particular. The 120 by 170cm size suits a reading chair or the space beside a bed, framing a small area without covering the floor. The 160 by 230cm sits comfortably in front of a sofa with the front legs resting on it, which pulls a seating group together. The 200 by 290cm is generous enough to go under a whole sofa arrangement or a dining table. With so many greens in one design, it sits happily with natural wood and white walls, while the cream and beige bands keep it light.

The rug measures 1.3cm thick overall with a 1cm pile, so check the gap under any door that opens across it before you settle on a spot. Look after it as the maker advises: spot clean only, never brush or scrub it, and vacuum on a low suction setting without the beater bar. A little shedding is natural while the rug is new, and if a strand works loose, trim it with scissors rather than pulling it. Keep it away from damp floors, and roll it rather than folding it if you need to move it. Measure the space before you choose a size, and on a smooth floor an underlay helps keep it in place.

Should my sofa sit on the rug or in front of it?

Either works. Resting just the front legs of the sofa and chairs on the rug anchors a seating group neatly and suits the 160 by 230cm. If you would rather every leg sat on the wool, measure the full footprint of your furniture and compare it with the 200 by 290cm.

Can I use a carpet cleaner or shampoo on this wool rug?

We would not. The maker's care is spot clean only, without brushing or scrubbing, so a carpet machine or a full shampoo would go against that advice. Treat a mark on the spot and keep the rest of the rug dry.

Can this rug go in a kitchen or bathroom?

We would keep it to dry rooms. The maker advises against using it on a damp or wet surface, so a bathroom or the floor by a kitchen sink is the wrong place; a dry living room or bedroom suits it much better.

Does this rug have a fringe or tassels?

No. The wool pile runs right to a neat, plain edge with no fringe or tassels, which keeps the rectangle crisp and leaves nothing loose to catch on a vacuum cleaner.