Description
Our Fesmane rug is a chunky braided jute rug in a warm natural tone, framed by a broad black border. The braid runs round the rug in a series of rectangles, each one stepping in towards the centre, giving the plain natural field texture and a gentle sheen. It is made from 100% jute, a vegetable fibre that the maker spins into strong yarn, and each rug is braided by hand. The black band gives the natural centre a clean outline that sits well in a contemporary room. It comes in three sizes: 80 by 150cm, 120 by 170cm and 160 by 230cm.
Choose the size by the job you want it to do. The 80 by 150cm rug is a good fit beside a bed or in a study. The 120 by 170cm size suits a smaller living room or a reading corner, with the front feet of a chair or two resting on it. The 160 by 230cm rug is the one to put under a sofa and coffee table, pulling a seating area together with that dark frame. Natural jute and black sit comfortably alongside oak, painted floorboards and pale tiles, so the rug will keep working as your room changes.
The rug is 1cm thick, which keeps it low, but check the gap under any door that opens across it before you order. The maker's care is spot cleaning only. Jute takes up moisture readily, so keep it out of bathrooms, cellars and other damp spaces. Before buying, mark the size out on the floor with masking tape, and on a smooth floor lay an underlay beneath it to help keep it in place.
Specification
| Design |
Fesmane |
| Colour |
Natural with Black Border |
| Sizes |
80 x 150cm, 120 x 170cm, 160 x 230cm |
| Material |
100% Jute |
| Thickness |
1cm |
| Care |
Spot clean only |
| Made In |
India |
Frequently Asked
Is jute a hard-wearing fibre for a rug?
The maker calls this rug durable, which makes it a sensible choice for a living room or bedroom that gets walked across every day.
Will a jute rug shed loose fibres?
Natural jute can let the odd fibre work loose over time. The maker's advice is to trim any loose fibre with scissors rather than pulling it, as pulling can make the braid unravel.
Can I put this rug in a washing machine?
No. The maker's care is spot cleaning only, and bleach, ammonia and harsh cleaning products should be kept off it altogether, since they can damage the jute fibres.
Is a jute rug an environmentally friendly choice?
Jute is a natural vegetable fibre, and the maker presents this rug as an environmentally friendly way to cover a floor for exactly that reason.