Saxo Cotton Rug 245x75cm - Natural

Our Saxo rug is a long, narrow runner, 245cm long and 75cm wide, woven from a blend of 68% cotton, 23% jute and 9% polyester. Its natural tone carries a fine geometric pattern of overlapping diamonds, traced in thin contrasting lines with a loose, sketchy look. Up close, the surface is a dense field of small looped yarns, which gives the rug a soft, nubbly texture and lets the pattern sit quietly instead of shouting. At 4.32KG it is a substantial woven piece, not a light mat.

That slim shape decides where it goes. At 75cm wide it fits a hallway or landing where a full-size rug would be too broad, and its 245cm length covers a generous stretch of floor. It works just as well along the side of a bed, so the first step of the morning meets soft cotton rather than bare boards. It also suits the space in front of a long sofa, a sideboard or a run of kitchen units. The natural colouring suits a calm bedroom, a pared-back hallway or a home full of wood, linen and woven baskets, and it sits happily beside both light and warm-toned floors.

The rug is a woven fabric with plain, unfringed ends and a plain woven reverse. Jute is a firm, hard-wearing plant fibre, and here it gives the softer cotton some backbone. Care is simple but strict: the maker says spot clean only, so it does not go in the washing machine, and it is not for the tumble dryer or the iron. Treat marks as they happen with a damp cloth rather than trying to wash the whole runner. To style it, lay it down the centre of a hallway with an even margin of floor showing either side, or run it parallel to the bed so its long edge lines up with the mattress.

What is the Saxo rug made of?

It is woven from 68% cotton, 23% jute and 9% polyester, so it is mostly cotton, with jute adding firmness and texture to the weave.

How big is this runner?

It is 245cm long and 75cm wide, a long, narrow shape suited to hallways, landings and the side of a bed. It weighs 4.32KG.

Can I put the rug in the washing machine?

No. The maker says spot clean only, so treat marks as they happen with a damp cloth, and do not tumble dry or iron it.

Does the rug have a fringe at the ends?

No. The ends are plain and finished without a fringe, which keeps the outline of the runner neat and simple along a hallway or beside a bed.

What does the pattern look like?

It is a fine geometric pattern of overlapping diamonds, traced in thin contrasting lines across a soft, looped surface in a natural tone.

Which rooms does a runner this shape suit?

Its long, narrow shape suits a hallway, a landing or a bedroom laid beside the bed. It also works in front of a long sofa or sideboard.