Clorvarne Geometric Hand Tufted Pure Wool Rug - Brights Multi

Clorvarne is a geometric rug in our Brights Multi colourway, a field of long angled shards that criss-cross from one end to the other in orange, red, teal, mustard yellow, purple, pink, coral, soft grey, plum and cream. Fine lines outline each shard, so the colours sit crisply side by side rather than blurring together. The pile is 100% pure wool, soft underfoot and hard wearing, and the rug is hand tufted by skilled makers. It comes in 120 by 170cm and 160 by 230cm.

Because the pattern carries so many colours, this rug ties together a room that already has a few of them in cushions, throws or artwork, and it brings warmth to a plain grey or white scheme. The 120 by 170cm size suits a bedroom, laid beside the bed, or a reading nook in a living room, where it gives you somewhere soft to stand. The 160 by 230cm size is the one to choose for a living room, laid under a coffee table with the front feet of the sofa and chairs resting on the wool. The maker intends it for any room in the home, and the bright shades lift a space that gets little daylight.

The rug has a pile height of 1.5cm and is 2cm thick overall, so check the clearance under any door that opens across it before you order. The maker advises spot cleaning only, vacuuming on a low suction setting without the beater bar, and never brushing or scrubbing. Never fold it; roll it if you need to move or store it. Before you buy, mark the size out on the floor with masking tape to see how it sits with your furniture, and on a smooth floor such as wood, laminate or tile, lay an underlay beneath it to help keep it in place.

Which size should I choose for a two-seater sofa?

The 120 by 170cm size sits well in front of a two-seater or a pair of chairs. If your sofa is longer than 170cm, the 160 by 230cm size will look more in proportion with it.

Does a new wool rug like this shed?

Yes, a little at first. The maker notes that shedding is a natural property of a new rug, so loose fibres are no sign of a fault, and a light vacuum on low suction clears them.

What should I do if a strand of yarn works loose?

Trim it with scissors, level with the surrounding pile, rather than pulling it, which the maker warns against for this hand tufted wool rug.

Can this rug go in a washing machine?

No. The maker gives spot cleaning as the only cleaning for this rug, so treat a mark where it lands and keep the wool from getting soaked.

Can I use this rug in a bathroom or conservatory?

We would not. The care words ask that the rug be kept away from damp or wet surfaces, so it belongs indoors on a dry floor, in rooms such as a living room or bedroom.