Description
Trolvora is a low pile runner rug in pure wool, striped from end to end in fine bands of red and soft beige. The reds vary from deep berry to a brighter scarlet, and the pale bands threaded between them keep the whole runner warm rather than heavy, so it reads as a lively red without looking like a solid block of colour. It is woven on a hand loom from 100% wool, which the maker describes as soft to the foot and made to last. The 7mm pile is short, which keeps every stripe crisp and clear. It comes in one size, a 67 by 200cm runner.
A runner this size is made for a hallway or a landing, where it covers the path people walk every day. At 67cm wide it sits comfortably down the middle of most hallways, leaving a strip of floor showing either side so a narrow space still feels open. The warm red lifts a plain or pale floor, and the beige running through it sits happily with wood, stone effect tiles and neutral carpet. Wool feels warmer underfoot than bare boards or tiles, which you will notice first thing on a cold morning.
The runner is 1.3cm thick overall, so before you lay it, check the clearance under any door that opens across that spot. Care is gentle rather than heavy work: the maker advises spot cleaning only, vacuuming on a low suction setting without the beater bar, and never brushing or scrubbing the wool. On a smooth hard floor, an underlay helps keep a runner in place. Measure your hallway before you order so the runner sits with even space at each end.
Specification
| Design |
Trolvora |
| Colour |
Red |
| Size |
67 x 200cm Runner |
| Material |
100% Wool |
| Pile Height |
7mm |
| Thickness |
1.3cm |
| 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 this wool runner shed when it is new?
A little, yes. The maker notes that some shedding is natural in a new rug, and gentle vacuuming on low suction, without the beater bar, is the way to deal with loose fibres as they appear.
What should I do if a thread works loose?
Snip it level with the rest of the pile using scissors. The maker is clear that you should never pull a loose strand of yarn out of the rug.
How does a low pile wool runner feel underfoot?
The maker describes it as soft. Being low pile, it feels firm and even rather than deep or springy, so it is comfortable in socks or slippers and your feet do not sink deep into it.
Can I use this runner in a bathroom or by a back door?
We would not. The maker advises against using it on damp or wet surfaces, so a bathroom or a door where wet boots are taken off is the wrong place for it. A dry hallway or landing suits it best.
How should I store or move the runner?
Roll it rather than folding it, because the maker advises against folding the rug at any time. Rolling also makes a 200cm runner far easier to carry and put away.