Description
Flernelle is a chunky shaggy rug in navy, and close up its colour is a mix, not a single shade: navy yarns run through beige and grey ones, so rather than a printed pattern the surface has a flecked, pebbly depth. The pile is shaggy and stands 3.5cm high, made of thick tubular strands that give it a rounded, nubbly look unlike a fine, silky shaggy pile. It is 100% wool and hand woven, so what you feel underfoot is soft natural fibre. We offer it in three sizes: 80 by 150cm, 120 by 170cm and 160 by 230cm.
A shaggy wool rug like this belongs where you sit or stand barefoot: a living room, a bedroom, a reading corner. The 80 by 150cm size sits beside a bed or in front of an armchair, so the first step of the morning lands on wool rather than a cold floor. The 120 by 170cm suits a smaller living room, in front of a sofa or under a coffee table. The 160 by 230cm is the one for a larger living room, where it can run under the front legs of the sofa and chairs and draw the seating into one group. Because the yarns carry navy, beige and grey together, the rug sits comfortably beside blue, grey or warm wood tones.
The rug is hand woven and measures 4cm thick in all, so check the clearance under any door that will swing across it before you decide where it lies. The maker's care is spot cleaning only. Before you order, mark the size out on the floor with masking tape and leave it there for a day or two; it is the easiest way to judge how much bare floor you want showing around the edges. On a smooth wooden or tiled floor, an underlay helps keep the rug in place.
Specification
| Design |
Flernelle |
| Colour |
Navy |
| 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 the rug shed when it is new?
Yes, a little. The maker tells us that some shedding is natural in a new rug, so a few loose fibres at first are expected and are not a sign of a fault.
Can I brush the shaggy pile?
No. The maker advises against brushing or scrubbing this rug. For routine care, vacuum on a low suction setting with the beater or roller bar switched off.
What should I do if a strand comes loose?
Snip it off with a pair of scissors. The maker is clear that you should never pull a loose yarn out of the rug, however tempting it is.
Can this rug go in a bathroom?
No. The maker advises keeping it away from damp or wet surfaces, so it belongs in a dry room such as a living room or bedroom.
Can I fold the rug to store it?
Please do not fold it, as the maker advises against folding. If you need to move or store it, roll it loosely instead.