Grey sits quietly next to dark oak, white linen or a leather armchair, which is why this round jute rug works as a calm base in rooms with plenty going on. Under a round table in the dining room it gives the chairs a clear boundary, and in a lounge it can anchor a reading corner. Like our other Round Rugs, it has no set direction, so chairs can be pulled out on any side.

Its flat weave is 80% jute and 20% cotton, woven by hand in India with a plain field and a border. Like other jute rugs, it feels firmer and rougher underfoot than wool. The felt backing with PVC nubs sits on the floor, and the rug is suitable for use over underfloor heating. A round rug like this one softens the straight lines in a living room. The size guide helps with matching the diameter to your furniture.

Jute needs to stay dry. Keep it out of damp rooms. Soak up anything spilled straight away with kitchen roll, as our cleaning advice recommends, then scrape off what has dried and vacuum it up. To air it, hang it over a banister and beat it gently.