Description
Flernelle is a shaggy rug for anyone who likes colour in generous measure. Thick, rounded wool strands in red, teal, yellow, purple and cream are mixed at random across the whole surface, so there is no pattern to align and the rug reads as one lively multicoloured field from across the room. The shaggy pile stands 3.5cm high and is pure wool throughout, which the maker says gives a soft, cushioned feel with every step. Each rug is hand woven, and it comes in three sizes: 80 by 150cm, 120 by 170cm and 160 by 230cm.
Because no single colour leads, this rug sits comfortably in a room with plain walls and simple furniture, and it brings warmth and cheer to a living room or bedroom without anything else needing to match. The smallest size, 80 by 150cm, suits the side of a bed or the space in front of an armchair, so the deep pile is the first thing your feet find in the morning. At 120 by 170cm it fills a reading corner or sits in front of a compact sofa, while the 160 by 230cm size is large enough to run under the front of a sofa and a coffee table, drawing a seating area together.
The rug measures 4cm thick overall, so if it will lie where a door swings, check the gap beneath the door before you order. Care is straightforward but particular: the maker advises spot cleaning only, vacuuming on a low suction setting without the beater or roller bar, and never brushing or scrubbing the strands. The maker also asks that it is never folded. Before choosing a size, mark the outline on the floor with masking tape and live with it for a day, and on a smooth wooden or tiled floor an underlay helps keep the rug in place.
Specification
| Design |
Flernelle |
| Colour |
Multi |
| Sizes |
80 x 150cm, 120 x 170cm, 160 x 230cm |
| Material |
100% Wool |
| Construction |
Hand woven |
| Pile |
Shaggy, 3.5cm high |
| Thickness |
4cm |
| Care |
Spot clean only; Vacuum on low suction without the beater bar; Do not brush or scrub; Keep dry; Do not fold; Trim a loose strand with scissors; never pull it; Some shedding is natural at first |
| Made In |
India |
Frequently Asked
Will this wool rug shed when it is new?
Yes, a little. The maker notes that some shedding is natural in a new rug, so a few loose fibres at first are expected rather than a sign of a fault.
What should I do if a strand comes loose?
Snip it level with the surrounding pile using a pair of scissors. Never pull the yarn out by hand; the maker advises trimming it instead.
Can this shaggy rug go in a kitchen or bathroom?
We would keep it to dry rooms. The maker advises against using it on a damp or wet surface, so a living room or bedroom suits it far better.
Will the Multi colourway work with my existing colours?
Very likely. The mix takes in red, teal, yellow, purple and cream, so a cushion, throw or lamp in any one of those shades will pick out the rug and tie it into the room.