Trolvora Modern Low Pile Striped Pure Wool Rug - Red

Trolvora is a modern striped rug in red, built from fine, closely set lines of red and beige running across its width. Some bands lean to a deep, rich red and others carry more beige, so the colour drifts gently along the length of the rug instead of sitting as one flat block. Because the lines are so fine, the red reads as a warm, mixed tone from across a room and only shows its separate stripes up close. It is a low pile rug in 100% wool, woven on a hand loom, and the maker tells us it feels soft underfoot. We offer it in three sizes: 80 by 150cm, 120 by 170cm and 160 by 230cm.

The smallest size, 80 by 150cm, suits the side of a bed, the space in front of an armchair or a wider hallway, where a little warm colour is welcome. At 120 by 170cm it sits neatly in front of a sofa or under a coffee table in a smaller living room. The 160 by 230cm size is large enough for the front legs of a sofa and chairs to rest on it, which ties a seating area together. The beige running through the red lets the rug sit comfortably beside wood floors, cream walls and neutral furniture.

The rug has a pile height of 7mm and an overall thickness of 1.3cm, so it sits low, but it is still worth checking the gap beneath any door that has to clear it. The maker's care is spot cleaning only, and the rug should never be folded; if you move it, roll it. Before you order, measure your space and mark the outline on the floor with masking tape to see how each size sits. On a smooth floor such as wood or tiles, an underlay helps keep it in place.

Will a new wool rug shed?

A little shedding is natural in a new rug, as the maker's care notes, and gentle vacuuming on a low suction setting lifts the loose fibre as it appears.

What should I do if a strand comes loose?

Never pull it out. Snip it level with the surrounding pile using a pair of sharp scissors, which is the maker's own advice for this rug.

How should I vacuum a pure wool rug?

Use a low suction setting and avoid the beater bar or roller, and never brush or scrub the pile, as this follows the maker's care.

Can I put it in a bathroom or a kitchen?

We would keep it out of bathrooms and well away from wet floors, such as the area by a kitchen sink, because the maker's care asks for the rug to be kept off damp or wet surfaces.

Is a pure wool rug a good choice for a busy room?

The maker describes this rug as long lasting, so it is a sensible pick for a living room or hallway that sees daily use, provided you follow the maker's gentle care.