Trenvine Border Pure Wool Rug - Wine Red

The Trenvine is a pure wool rug in wine red, built from three bands of colour set one inside the other. A broad outer band in the deepest shade frames a slightly brighter middle band, which frames a rose red centre panel, so the rug reads as a single family of reds with real depth rather than one flat block of colour. Fine lines mark where each band meets the next, giving the surface a layered, textured look. It is 100% wool, and we offer it in three sizes: 120 by 170cm, 160 by 230cm and 200 by 290cm.

The maker designed this rug to suit any room, so the size you choose does most of the work. The 120 by 170cm size sits neatly beside a bed or in front of a reading chair, bringing colour to a smaller floor without crowding it. The 160 by 230cm size suits a living room, where the front feet of a sofa and armchairs can rest on its border and draw the seating into one group. The 200 by 290cm rug is large enough to sit under a dining table and its chairs, so they stay on wool while people take their seats. We would keep it to the dry rooms of the house.

At 2.3cm thick, it needs a little clearance, so check the gap under any door that swings across it before settling on a spot. The maker asks for spot cleaning only, vacuuming on a low suction setting without the beater bar, and no brushing or scrubbing. Keep it away from damp or wet floors and never fold it. If a strand works loose, trim it level with scissors rather than pulling it. Mark the size out with masking tape before you order, and on a smooth floor such as wood or laminate, an underlay helps keep the rug in place.

Which size suits a double bed?

We would choose the 160 by 230cm size for a double, laid across the lower two thirds of the bed so there is wool on each side for your feet first thing. The 200 by 290cm gives a more generous margin around a larger bed.

Does the rug have a fringe?

No. The deepest red band runs right to the outside edge of the rug, giving a clean, tailored finish with no tassels to tangle in the vacuum or flip over underfoot.

Can I put it in a bathroom or a kitchen?

We would not. The maker advises against using the rug on a damp or wet surface, so it is better suited to a living room, bedroom, dining room or study where the floor stays dry.

Will a new wool rug shed?

A little, at first. The maker notes that shedding is natural in a new rug, so a few loose fibres in your vacuum are no sign of a fault in the wool.

How should I treat a spill?

Work on the marked area alone, because the maker's care is spot cleaning only and keeping the rug dry, so treat the mark lightly and never soak the whole rug.