Description
The Nolbarne is a low pile pure wool rug in duck egg, a pale blue softened with grey, framed by a wavy border in warm ochre. The centre is plain, so all the character sits at the outline, where the edge is cut out in a run of gentle scallops in the contrasting colour. The fibre is 100% wool, and the low pile has a smooth, velvety look and a soft, warm feel underfoot, the sort of comfort you notice first thing in the morning. We offer it in three sizes: 120 by 170cm, 160 by 230cm and 200 by 290cm.
Because the field is one quiet colour, the rug sits easily alongside patterned fabrics and painted furniture, while the ochre outline brings warmth and a touch of fun to a calm scheme. The 120 by 170cm size suits the side of a bed, a spot beside a reading chair or the space in front of a fireplace. The 160 by 230cm size works under a coffee table, with the front feet of a sofa and armchairs resting on the rug, and the 200 by 290cm size suits a larger living room or a dining table. The care asks for the rug to be kept dry, so it belongs in a living room, bedroom or study rather than anywhere damp.
Overall the rug is 1.5cm thick with a 1cm wool pile, so it adds a soft layer without much height, though it is worth checking the gap under any door that opens across it. The maker's care is brief: spot clean only, keep the rug dry and never fold it. Before you order, mark the size on the floor with masking tape to see how it sits with your furniture, and on a smooth wooden or tiled floor an underlay helps keep it in place.
Specification
| Design |
Nolbarne |
| Colour |
Duck Egg & Ochre |
| Sizes |
120 x 170cm, 160 x 230cm, 200 x 290cm |
| Material |
100% Wool |
| Pile Height |
1cm |
| Thickness |
1.5cm |
| 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
Which size suits a double bed?
We would choose the 160 by 230cm size for a double, laid crosswise under the lower part of the bed so the rug reaches out on both sides, ready for bare feet first thing. The 120 by 170cm size is better kept to one side of a bed.
Can I use this rug in a hallway?
It suits a wide entrance hall better than a narrow passage, because it comes only as a rectangle, starting at 120 by 170cm, rather than as a runner.
How should I vacuum a wool rug like this?
Use a low suction setting and avoid the beater or roller bar, as a spinning brush can tug at a wool pile and loosen the yarn.
What should I do if something spills on the rug?
The maker's advice is spot cleaning only, so treat the mark where it lies rather than soaking the rug, and never brush or scrub the pile while you work.
Is it normal for a new wool rug to shed?
Yes. The maker says some shedding is natural while a rug is new, so a few loose fibres in the vacuum at first are to be expected. If a strand stands proud, trim it level with scissors rather than pulling it.