Konvarne Traditional Low Pile Pure Wool Half Moon Rug - Navy

The Konvarne is a traditional half moon rug in navy. A cream border band follows the curve, beige scrolls frame the deep blue field, and a cream and rose medallion sits at the centre, picked out with pink flowers and small touches of sage green and gold. The pattern outlines have a raised, textured look, so the design reads clearly from across the room. It is a low pile rug of 100% wool, hand tufted, with a soft surface underfoot and the natural warmth of wool. It comes in one size, 67 by 127cm.

The maker intends this range for every part of the home, and the half moon shape suits spots where a standard rug would look awkward. At 67 by 127cm it sits neatly inside a doorway, at the foot of the stairs, beside a bed or in front of an armchair, giving bare feet a warm place to stand first thing in the morning. The straight side lines up with a threshold or a wall, while the curve softens the floor around it. The cream and rose tones tie in easily with both traditional and plainer schemes, so it works as well in a period sitting room as in a modern bedroom.

The rug is 1.5cm thick overall, with a 1cm wool pile, so check the clearance before laying it where a door has to swing across it. Care is simple but particular: spot clean only, and if you vacuum, use a low suction setting and avoid the beater or roller bar. Do not brush or scrub the pile, keep the rug away from damp or wet floors, and never fold it. Some shedding is natural in a new rug; if a strand works loose, trim it with scissors rather than pulling it. Measure the space first, and on a smooth floor such as wood or laminate, an underlay helps keep the rug in place.

Is this rug big enough to go under a sofa or bed?

At 67 by 127cm it is a smaller rug, sized for open floor beside a bed, inside a doorway or in front of a chair rather than for sitting under heavy furniture.

What does hand tufted mean for this rug?

Each tuft of wool yarn is pushed through a backing cloth by hand with a tufting tool, then the face is sheared level, giving a neat pile with clearly defined areas of colour.

Why choose a wool rug over a synthetic one?

Wool is a natural fibre with a soft, springy feel and real warmth underfoot, which is why it has long been the traditional choice for a hand tufted rug like this one.

What colours will this navy rug go with in a room?

Its cream, beige and rose tones sit happily beside cream or white walls, warm wood floors and blue or pink soft furnishings, while the navy gives a pale scheme some depth.

Why should this rug never be folded?

Folding can leave hard creases in the pile and put strain on the backing, so if you need to move or store the rug, roll it loosely instead.