Description
Diamond Jute is a chunky braided rug in natural brown. Rows of thick jute braids build a lattice of diamonds, pale natural shapes meeting deep brown ones point to point, so the pattern reads clearly from across a room. The braids give the surface a ridged, knitted texture. The yarn is 80% jute and 20% cotton. Jute is a plant fibre that the maker spins into strong threads, which is why it describes this rug as hardwearing and made to last. It comes in three sizes: 120 by 170cm, 160 by 230cm and 200 by 290cm.
The smallest size, 120 by 170cm, sits well beside a bed or under a coffee table in a smaller living room. At 160 by 230cm the rug can take the front feet of a sofa and armchairs, pulling a seating area together. The largest, 200 by 290cm, is the one we would choose under a dining table, with enough rug around it that chairs can be pushed back without their back legs catching the edge. Because the colours are earthy rather than bright, the rug sits easily with wooden floors, natural textures and darker woods, and the diamonds give a plain room a bold pattern without fussy detail.
The braided construction is 1.5cm thick, so it is worth checking the gap under any door that will swing across it. For care, the maker asks that you turn it round every three to six months so wear spreads evenly, clean it without water, keep harsh chemicals off it and trim any loose threads rather than pulling them. On a smooth floor, an underlay helps keep a rug in place. Before you order, mark out the size you are considering on the floor with masking tape: it shows how much of the room the rug will cover and whether furniture legs sit on it or beside it.
Specification
| Design |
Diamond Jute |
| Colour |
Natural & Brown |
| Sizes |
120 x 170cm, 160 x 230cm, 200 x 290cm |
| Material |
80% Jute, 20% Cotton |
| Thickness |
1.5cm |
| Made In |
India |
Frequently Asked
How dark is the brown?
The brown diamonds are a deep, dark brown, while the natural ones are a warm straw tone, so the two read as a strong contrast rather than a subtle blend.
Is the diamond pattern printed or woven?
Neither print nor dye sits on the surface: the diamonds are formed by the braids themselves, with natural and brown jute braided into the shapes.
Does the rug have a fringe or tassels?
No, the rug has no fringe or tassels. The braids run right to a plain finished edge, which keeps the outline neat and clean.
Which side of the rug goes face up?
The braided diamond face goes up. The underside is a paler, flatter weave without the pattern, so it is easy to tell the two sides apart.