Bondi Jute Stripe Boucle Rug - Cream & Natural

Bondi Jute Stripe is a chunky braided rug in broad, even stripes of cream and natural jute, a pairing that looks warm and calm rather than busy. The maker braids the jute and pairs it with a cream boucle, so the bands alternate between two textures: a nubbly natural stripe and a neat, plaited cream one. The fibre is 80% jute and 20% cotton, and every edge is plain, with no fringe, so the stripes run cleanly to the border. We offer it in three sizes: 120 by 170cm, 160 by 230cm and 200 by 290cm.

Choose by the furniture you want the rug to anchor. The 120 by 170cm is a good fit beside a bed or in front of an armchair. The 160 by 230cm suits a living room, sitting under a coffee table with the front legs of a sofa resting on it, which ties a seating area together. The 200 by 290cm is the size to consider under a dining table or a larger sofa arrangement. The maker tells us the jute is spun into strong threads and calls the rug hardwearing and built to last, so this is a sensible choice for a room that sees daily footfall. The cream and natural palette is neutral enough to sit easily with warm or cool schemes.

At 1.5cm thick the rug has a chunky, substantial presence, so check the clearance under any door that has to open across it. Its care is mostly dry: the maker advises no water cleaning, so this is not a rug to wash or shampoo. Instead, rotate it every three to six months so it wears evenly, avoid harsh chemicals and trim any loose threads. On a smooth floor, an underlay helps keep it in place, and marking the rug's outline in masking tape before you order is the surest way to choose between the three sizes.

How does a jute rug feel underfoot?

Jute is a natural fibre with a dry, slightly coarse character, so expect a firm, textured surface rather than a plush one, with the cream boucle bands giving a looped contrast.

Is this a cotton rug or a jute rug?

It is mostly jute: the blend is 80% jute and 20% cotton, so think of it as a jute rug when it comes to texture and care, with the cotton playing the smaller part.

Which size should I choose for a dining table?

Measure your table, then allow roughly the depth of a pulled out chair on every side so the back legs stay on the rug; if that total is larger than 160 by 230cm, the 200 by 290cm is the better choice.

Can I use it in a bathroom or kitchen?

We would keep it to dry living spaces such as a living room, bedroom or dining room, because the maker advises against water cleaning, so we would not place it where splashes or damp are likely.

Can I turn the rug over and use the other side?

We would not: the reverse is a flatter backing weave without the chunky braided texture, so keep the striped face up and rotate the rug end to end instead.