Velmette Plain Hand Tufted Shaggy Round Rug - Ochre

Our Velmette round rug is a plain shaggy rug in ochre, a warm golden yellow with a hint of brown that sits somewhere between mustard and honey. There is no pattern at all, just one even colour across the whole circle, so the texture of the pile does all the work. That shaggy pile is deep and soft, with long strands that give a little with every step. It is tufted by hand in 100% polyester, a fibre the maker chose for durability as well as comfort, and it comes in a single size: a 133cm round.

The maker designed this rug for living rooms and bedrooms, and the round shape suits both. At 133cm across, it fits neatly beside a bed, so the first step of the morning lands on something warm instead of a cold floor. In a living room it works in front of a sofa, beneath a single armchair or in a reading nook, where a circle softens the straight lines of furniture and floorboards. Ochre is a useful colour to have: it sits happily with greys, creams, navy and natural wood, and it brings warmth to a cool, pale scheme without adding pattern to a busy room.

The rug is 3cm thick, so if it will sit where a door swings, check that the door clears that height, and measure the space before you order. For care, the maker advises vacuuming regularly, or brushing gently and using a vacuum with a floor tool attachment, then shaking the rug to restore the pile. A dry shampoo handles cleaning when it is needed; anything more should go to a specialist cleaner, and the rug should be kept away from the wet. When it arrives, reverse roll it and lay it flat for 24 hours so it settles. On a smooth floor such as wood or tile, an underlay helps keep it in place.

How do I check a 133cm round rug will fit my room?

Before ordering, mark a circle 133cm across on the floor with string or masking tape, then set your furniture where it will stand, so you can judge the size in your own room.

Can this shaggy rug go in a bathroom?

No. The maker asks that this rug is kept away from the wet and designed it for living rooms and bedrooms, so a bathroom or any damp space is the wrong place for it.

Can I put this rug in the washing machine?

No. The maker's care for this rug is dry: vacuum it regularly, use a dry shampoo when it needs cleaning, and send it to a specialist cleaner for anything deeper.

Why is the rug made of polyester?

The maker chose 100% polyester for this rug for its durability as well as its comfort, which suits a shaggy pile that takes daily footsteps in a living room or bedroom.

Is this rug suitable for a nursery?

The maker advises keeping this rug away from children under 36 months, so we would not choose it for a nursery; an older child's bedroom is a better fit for the shaggy pile.