Franvora Woven Sisal Rug - Sage Green with Sage Green Border

Franvora is our woven sisal rug in a soft sage green, with a close, pebbly weave that reads as plain from across the room and shows its texture up close, where threads of grey and natural tone run through the green. A matching sage green border is bound around all four sides, giving the rug a neat, finished frame. The weave is 90% sisal and 10% polyester, and the maker values sisal for its natural character and its toughness, which is why it suits rooms that see plenty of daily use. It comes in 80 by 150cm, 120 by 170cm, 160 by 230cm, 200 by 290cm and 240 by 340cm.

Because the colour is so quiet, the rug sits happily with painted walls, wooden floors and patterned fabrics. The 80 by 150cm size works beside a bed or in front of an armchair, while the 120 by 170cm size suits a reading nook or the space in front of a small sofa. The 160 by 230cm size sits comfortably under the front legs of a three-seater sofa, and the two largest, 200 by 290cm and 240 by 340cm, suit an open living space or a dining table, so the chairs stay on the rug as people take their seats. What you gain is a hard-wearing, natural floor covering that softens the look of a busy family room without competing with it.

The rug is 1cm thick, so measure the gap under any door that will open across it before you settle on a spot. The maker's care is brief: vacuum it regularly, working in one direction rather than back and forth, using the standard floor tool, and keep it dry. Before you order, mark the size out on the floor with masking tape; it is the easiest way to see how the rug sits around your furniture.

Which size should I choose for under a double bed?

We would choose 160 by 230cm, laid with the long side running across the bed and starting a little below the pillows, so there is rug on each side for your feet first thing. For a king size bed, or more rug showing at the foot, go up to 200 by 290cm.

Can this rug go in a kitchen or a bathroom?

We would keep it out of both. The maker asks for the rug to be kept dry, so it belongs in dry rooms such as a living room, bedroom, study or dining room.

Do I need an underlay with this rug?

On a smooth floor such as wood, laminate or tiles we recommend one, because an underlay helps keep a rug in place as you walk across it.

What should I do if something is spilt on the rug?

The maker recommends professional cleaning for a serious spill or a stain, and asks for the rug to be kept dry, so we would not soak it or scrub it with water at home.

How should I store the rug or move it between rooms?

Roll it up and never fold it: the maker advises rolling the rug whenever it is stored or moved, and a roll is also far easier to carry through a doorway.

Will the sage green suit a grey floor?

We think so. Up close the weave mixes grey and natural tones into the sage green, so it sits comfortably on cool grey floors as well as on warmer wood.