Velmette Plain Hand Tufted Shaggy Round Rug - Sage Green

Velmette is a plain shaggy round rug in sage green, a soft grey-green that looks calm rather than bright. There is no pattern, just one even colour across the whole circle, so the texture does the work. The pile is deep and soft, a shaggy rug that gives a little under each step, and fine glinting strands run through it, which keeps the green from looking flat. It is hand tufted, and the fibre is 100% polyester, which the maker picked so it wears well and feels comfortable under bare feet. We offer it in one size, a 133cm round.

The maker names living rooms and bedrooms for this rug, and a 133cm round suits both. In a bedroom, lay it beside the bed so the first step of the morning lands on something warm and soft instead of cold boards. In a living room, it sits well in front of an armchair to mark out a reading spot, or under a small coffee table, where its circle breaks up the straight lines of sofas and shelving. Because it has no pattern, the sage green sits easily alongside pale wood, white walls, cream textiles and natural fibres, and it brings a little colour to a neutral room without fighting busy cushions or curtains.

The rug is hand tufted and 3cm thick, so if you plan to lay it near a door, check the gap beneath the door first. Care is simple: the maker advises regular vacuuming, a dry shampoo when it needs freshening and a specialist cleaner for anything deeper, and the rug should be kept dry. When it first arrives, reverse roll it, then let it lie flat for 24 hours so it settles. On a smooth floor, an underlay helps keep it in place. Before ordering, measure the floor so you know the rug will sit comfortably among your furniture.

Will a 133cm round rug fit beside a double bed?

It can work well on one side of a bed, but rooms and beds vary, so we suggest marking a 133cm circle on the floor with string or masking tape to see how much space it covers.

Is a polyester shaggy rug hard wearing?

The maker chose 100% polyester for its durability, so this rug suits everyday use in a living room or bedroom rather than being kept for best.

Can I wash this rug at home?

No. It is not one for the washing machine; the maker's care is dry care only, so freshen it with a dry shampoo and send it to a specialist cleaner when it needs more.

Can I use this rug in a bathroom?

We would not, because the maker says to keep the rug dry, so it belongs in a living room or bedroom rather than anywhere it could get damp or splashed.

How do I keep the shaggy pile looking full?

Brush it gently or vacuum with a floor tool attachment, and give the rug a good shake now and then to lift the pile and keep it looking its best.