Description
Velmette is a plain shaggy round rug in rust, a warm terracotta shade that runs evenly across the whole circle, with no pattern to compete with a patterned sofa or a busy floor. The pile is deep and soft, so bare feet sink well down between the strands. It is hand tufted in 100% polyester, which the maker picked for durability as much as for comfort, and it comes in a single size: a 133cm round.
The maker sees it in living rooms and bedrooms, and a 133cm round suits both. Beside a bed it gives your feet a warm landing first thing in the morning; in a living room it sits neatly under a single armchair or a small coffee table, marking out a cosy spot for reading without covering the whole floor. A round shape softens a room full of straight lines, from square sofas and boxy cabinets to long floorboards, and a solid rust brings warmth to grey, cream or wood tones without dictating the rest of the scheme. Because it is plain, it will sit comfortably alongside patterned cushions or a print on the wall.
It is hand tufted and 3cm thick, so check that any door swinging over it has that much clearance before you settle on its spot. Care is simple: the maker advises vacuuming regularly or brushing gently with a floor tool, a dry shampoo if it needs freshening and a specialist cleaner when it needs more than that, and asks that it is always kept dry. When it arrives, reverse-roll it and let it lie flat for 24 hours, then give it a shake to lift the pile. Before you order, mark a 133cm circle on the floor with string or tape to see how it sits, and on a smooth floor an underlay helps keep it in place.
Specification
| Design |
Velmette |
| Colour |
Rust |
| 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
Is the rust closer to orange or brown?
It is a warm, earthy shade between the two, close to terracotta, with a slightly deeper tone where shadows fall between the long strands.
Can I put this rug in the washing machine?
No, this rug is not machine washable and should never go in water; the maker keeps its care to vacuuming, brushing and a dry shampoo.
Could this rug go in a bathroom?
We would not put it there, because the maker asks for it to be kept away from the wet, so a dry bedroom or living room suits it far better.
How soft is a polyester shaggy pile?
Very soft: the long polyester strands feel smooth and plush underfoot, and the maker chose the fibre with comfort and durability in mind for a room you use every day.
Will the pile flatten where furniture stands?
A shaggy pile can press down under the feet of a chair or table, and a shake with a gentle brush helps the strands stand up again so the rug looks even.