Konvarne Traditional Low Pile Hand Tufted Pure Wool Rug - Grey

Konvarne is a traditional rug in a cool grey, with a large oval medallion of pink roses and green leaves on a cream ground at its centre, set against a plain grey field. Around that field runs a taupe scrolled frame, then a cream border scattered with rose sprays, finished with a narrow band of grey at the outer edge. The pile has a textured look around each motif, so the flowers and scrolls read clearly even from across a room. It is a low pile rug, hand tufted in pure wool, and we offer it in four sizes: 60 by 120cm, 75 by 150cm, 120 by 180cm and 150 by 240cm.

The maker sees it working right through the house. The 60 by 120cm and 75 by 150cm sizes sit neatly beside a bed, in front of a dressing table or just inside the front door in a hallway. The 120 by 180cm rug suits a study, a reading corner or the foot of a double bed, while the 150 by 240cm size is large enough to go under a coffee table in a living room, pulling a sofa and chairs together. The grey sits quietly with modern floors, while the pink and cream add warmth.

The pile is hand tufted and kept low at 1cm, with an overall thickness of 1.5cm, so chair legs and feet move across it easily; check that any door swinging over it clears 1.5cm before you settle on a spot. The maker builds it to last and gives its care as spot cleaning only: vacuum on low suction without the beater bar, and never brush or scrub the pile. Measure your floor before choosing a size, leaving a band of bare floor showing all round so the border reads as a frame.

Is it normal for a new wool rug to shed?

Yes, the maker says some shedding is natural in a new rug, so a little loose fluff at first is expected. If a single strand works free of the pile, trim it level with scissors rather than pulling it.

Can I fold this rug to store it or move house?

Please do not fold it, as the maker advises against folding. Roll it loosely instead and keep it somewhere dry until you lay it again.

Can I use this rug in a bathroom?

We would not, because the maker asks for the rug to be kept away from damp or wet surfaces. It is far better suited to dry rooms such as a living room, bedroom, study or hallway.

Do I need an underlay on a wooden or tiled floor?

On wood, laminate or tile we recommend one, because an underlay helps keep a rug in place on a smooth floor and helps stop it creeping when people walk over it.

How can I picture each size in my room before ordering?

Mark the outline on the floor with masking tape at the size you are considering, then live with it for a day. It shows quickly whether the smaller or larger size suits your furniture and walkways.