Description
Velmette is a plain shaggy round rug in olive, a soft, mossy green that reads as one even colour, with light catching the long strands. There is no pattern to compete with cushions, throws or a busy floor, so colour and texture do the work. The pile is deep and soft, the kind bare feet notice first thing in the morning. It is made from 100% polyester, a fibre the maker picked so the rug wears well and feels comfortable, and each one is hand tufted. It comes in a single size: a 133cm round.
The maker designed this rug for living rooms and bedrooms, and a round shape earns its place in both. In a living room, a 133cm round sits neatly in front of an armchair or under a small coffee table, giving you a soft spot to rest your feet without covering the whole floor. In a bedroom, it makes a warm landing beside the bed on chilly mornings. A circle also softens a room full of straight lines and fits gaps a rectangle would crowd. Olive is an easy, earthy green that sits comfortably beside warm timber, cream, mustard and rust.
The rug stands 3cm thick, so check that any door swinging over it has that much clearance before you settle on a position. For care, the maker advises vacuuming regularly with a floor tool attachment, or brushing gently, and using a dry shampoo when it needs freshening. Anything more should go to a specialist cleaner, and the rug should be kept dry. A shaggy pile often looks flattened straight from its packaging, so reverse roll it, lay it flat for 24 hours, then give it a shake to lift the pile. On a smooth wooden floor, an underlay helps keep a rug in place. Before you order, lay a tape measure across the floor to see how 133cm sits in your room.
Specification
| Design |
Velmette |
| Colour |
Olive |
| Size |
133cm Round |
| Material |
100% Polyester |
| Construction |
Hand tufted |
| Pile |
Shaggy |
| Thickness |
3cm |
| Care |
Vacuum regularly; Brush gently or vacuum with a floor tool; Dry shampoo if needed; Specialist cleaning only; Keep dry; Reverse roll and lay flat for 24 hours when new |
| Warnings |
Keep away from children under 36 months as fibres may shed. |
| Made In |
China |
Frequently Asked
Will this round rug fit under a sofa?
At 133cm across it works best in front of a sofa or armchair rather than beneath a full seating group, so the front legs can rest just off it.
Can I put the Velmette rug in the washing machine?
The maker's care does not include machine washing. Regular vacuuming, a gentle brush and a dry shampoo keep it fresh, with a specialist cleaner for anything more.
Is the olive more green or more brown?
It is a clear, mossy green with no brown cast, and the long strands catch the light so you see slightly lighter and deeper tones across the surface.
Will the shaggy pile flatten where a chair stands?
Long strands can press down under furniture over time; a gentle brush or a shake, as the maker suggests, helps lift the pile and keep it looking even.
Can I use this rug in a young child's room?
The maker advises keeping this rug away from children under 36 months, so for a baby's room or nursery we would choose a different rug.