Description
Our Checkerboard Jute runner sets squares of warm natural jute against squares of a paler, ivory tone, so the two shades alternate along its whole length in a classic check. The colour is listed as Natural, and to the eye it reads as honey brown and soft cream. It is made from 100% jute, a plant fibre that the maker spins into sturdy threads, and you can see the twist of the yarn in every square, which gives the surface a textured, earthy look. It comes in a single size: a 67 by 230cm runner, long and narrow enough to follow a walkway through the house.
This length suits a hallway or a landing, where it covers the main walking line and puts a natural fibre underfoot in the part of the home everybody crosses most often. The check gives a long, plain stretch of floor some rhythm and interest, while the two gentle shades sit comfortably with most colour schemes, so it works in a period hallway as readily as a modern one. The maker calls this rug hardwearing and expects it to last for years, which matters on a route that sees feet every day. It suits anyone who wants a natural, practical runner with a little more character than a plain jute one.
The runner is 1cm thick, so if a door opens across the spot you have in mind, check that it clears that height. Following the maker's care, keep cleaning dry: vacuum it gently once a week, turn it round every three to six months so the wear spreads evenly, avoid water cleaning and harsh chemicals, and trim any loose threads that appear. Before you order, measure your hallway or landing against the 230cm length and 67cm width, and on a smooth floor such as wood or tile, lay an underlay beneath the runner to help keep it in place.
Specification
| Design |
Checkerboard Jute |
| Colour |
Natural |
| Size |
67 x 230cm Runner |
| Material |
100% Jute |
| Thickness |
1cm |
| Made In |
India |
Frequently Asked
Are the paler squares made of jute as well?
Yes. The runner is 100% jute throughout, and the maker describes the lighter squares as ivory toned jute, so both shades share the same fibre and the same textured surface.
How is the check pattern arranged on this runner?
The squares run four across the width and carry on in alternating rows from one end to the other, so every natural square sits beside an ivory one.
Can this jute runner go in a bathroom?
We would not put it there. The maker's care rules out cleaning it with water, so it belongs in a dry indoor space such as a hallway or landing, well clear of splashes and damp.
Can I use a carpet shampoo or stain remover on this runner?
We would advise against it, because the maker's care asks you to avoid harsh chemicals and any water cleaning, so gentle vacuuming is the right way to keep it looking fresh.