Konvarne Traditional Low Pile Pure Wool Runner Rug - Pink

Konvarne is a traditional runner rug in a soft pink, framed by scrolling borders in muted green and warm brown with a cream outer band. Two oval cream medallions sit along the centre, each filled with pink roses and green leaves, and the pattern stands out with a textured look against the plain pink field. It is hand tufted in 100% wool, a natural fibre with real warmth to it, and the low pile keeps it close to the floor, so it lies neatly along a narrow space. We stock it in one size, a 67 by 210cm runner.

At 67 by 210cm it is made for a hallway or a landing, bringing colour and pattern to a space that is often left bare and giving your feet something softer than boards or tiles. It also sits well beside a bed, so the first step of the morning lands on wool rather than a cold floor, or across the foot of a bed in a guest room. The maker tells us this rug is made to last, which matters on a route walked many times a day. The pink and cream keep a narrow hallway feeling light, while the green and brown scrollwork gives the design enough depth that it never looks sugary.

The pile stands 1cm high and the runner is 1.5cm thick overall, so check the gap under any door that has to swing across it before you lay it. The maker's care is to spot clean only, dealing with a mark as soon as it happens, and never to scrub or brush the pile. Before you order, measure your hallway or landing and leave a strip of bare floor showing along each side and at both ends. On a smooth floor such as wood or tile, an underlay helps keep the runner in place.

Which way round should I lay the runner?

Either way works well. The design is symmetrical from end to end, with two matching medallions and the same border at each end, so it reads the same whichever end you see first.

How do I vacuum a hand tufted wool runner?

Vacuum on low suction and keep the beater bar or roller out of use, because a spinning brush can tug at the wool tufts. Gentle, regular passes are all it needs.

Why is my new runner shedding?

The maker tells us a little shedding is normal in a new rug, so gentle vacuuming on low suction is the answer. If a strand stands up above the pile, trim it level with scissors and never pull it, as pulling can loosen the tufts around it.

Can I use this runner in a bathroom or by the back door?

We would not, as the maker advises against using this rug on a damp or wet surface and asks that it is kept dry. It is best in dry indoor spaces such as a hallway, landing or bedroom.

Can I fold the runner to store or move it?

Please do not fold it, as the maker advises against folding. Roll it loosely along its length instead, which stops creases setting into the wool and the backing.