Description
Walbelle is a low pile wool rug in two shades of grey: a broad band of deeper grey frames a paler, silvery grey centre, giving a quiet, tailored look. It is made entirely of pure wool, which gives the surface a soft, natural feel under bare feet, and it is woven on a hand loom. The plain border and centre meet in a clean, straight line on all four sides, so the design relies on colour and proportion alone. We offer it in four sizes: 80 by 150cm, 120 by 170cm, 160 by 230cm and 200 by 290cm.
Because the design is a frame, size matters more than usual: the border looks best when some of it shows on every side rather than vanishing beneath furniture. The 80 by 150cm size works beside a bed or in front of a reading chair, while the 120 by 170cm suits a smaller living room or the space at the foot of a bed. Choose 160 by 230cm to sit under the front legs of a sofa with the border still clear around a coffee table, or 200 by 290cm for a bigger living room or beneath a dining table. The calm greys add warmth underfoot without another strong colour.
The pile is 1cm deep and the rug is 1.5cm thick overall, so check the gap under any door that will open across it before you order. There is 1600g of wool pile to each square metre, which gives it a dense body with real substance underfoot. For care, the maker advises spot cleaning only, vacuuming on a low suction setting with the beater bar off, and never brushing or scrubbing. Before you choose a size, mark it out on the floor with masking tape, and on a smooth floor such as wood or tile, add an underlay to help keep the rug in place.
Specification
| Design |
Walbelle |
| Colour |
Grey |
| Sizes |
80 x 150cm, 120 x 170cm, 160 x 230cm, 200 x 290cm |
| Material |
100% Wool |
| Pile Height |
1cm |
| Thickness |
1.5cm |
| 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 a new wool rug shed?
Some shedding is natural at first with a new wool rug, so a few loose fibres on the surface are no cause for concern. Regular gentle vacuuming lifts them away.
What should I do if a strand pokes out of the rug?
Trim it level with the surrounding pile using a pair of scissors. Never pull a loose strand; the maker is clear that it should be cut, not tugged.
Can I use this rug in a kitchen or bathroom?
We would not put it there. The maker advises against using this rug on a damp or wet surface, so it belongs in a dry room such as a living room, bedroom or study.
How should I move or store the rug?
Keep it flat wherever you can and never fold it. The maker advises against folding this rug at any point, whether it is moving to another room or going into storage.