Description
The Nolbarne is a pure wool runner rug with a duck egg field and a line of ochre tracing its outline. Rather than running straight, the border is cut into a row of soft scallops along both long sides and across each end, so the rug lies on the floor like a gentle wave. The centre is plain, which lets the two colours do the work and makes the runner easy to pair with patterned wallpaper or painted woodwork. It is made from 100% wool with a low pile, and the maker describes the feel underfoot as luxury. It comes in a single size, a 67 by 230cm runner.
A runner of this length belongs in a hallway or along a landing, where it turns bare boards into a warmer path through the house. It works just as well beside a bed, or down one side of a long room where a full-size rug would be too wide. The duck egg sits easily with greys, whites and natural wood, while the ochre picks up mustard, brass and honey tones, so it suits anyone who wants a little character without a busy pattern. With the colour carried by the border and the shape, the runner brings life to a narrow space without crowding it.
The pile stands 1cm high and the runner is 1.5cm thick overall, so check the gap beneath any door that opens across it. For care, the maker advises spot cleaning only, vacuuming on low suction without the beater or roller bar, and never brushing or scrubbing the pile. Keep it away from damp or wet floors, and roll it rather than fold it. Before you buy, measure your hallway or landing so a margin of floor shows at each end, and on smooth boards or tiles lay an underlay to help keep the runner in place.
Specification
| Design |
Nolbarne |
| Colour |
Duck Egg & Ochre |
| Size |
67 x 230cm Runner |
| 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
Will a 67 by 230cm runner fit my hallway?
It is 67cm wide and 230cm long, so measure the width of your hallway as well as the clear run between doors. A strip of bare floor along each side usually looks best and keeps the scalloped border in view.
Is this runner all wool or a blend?
It is 100% wool, so no synthetic fibre is added, and the duck egg centre and the ochre border are both wool.
Can the runner go in the washing machine?
No, it is not machine washable. The maker's care is to spot clean marks only, working gently, since the pile should never be brushed or scrubbed.
Is it normal for a new wool runner to shed?
Yes, the maker notes that some shedding is natural in a new rug. If a strand works loose, trim it level with scissors rather than pulling the yarn.
Can I lay this runner in a kitchen?
We would keep it to dry rooms such as a hallway, landing or bedroom, because the maker advises against using it on a damp or wet surface, and kitchen floors near a sink often get splashed.