Fine woven stripes and a soft, sandy tone give the Kelim Mia in Beige a quiet look with plenty of texture. This cotton rug has a mix of structured bands and sits happily in a room that already has a lot going on.

What is the Kelim Mia woven from?

The surface is 100% cotton, and the backing is cotton too. This Kelim is handwoven in India, so the weave has the slight irregularity that comes from the loom. Being flat-woven, it is light and easy to lift, which helps when you sweep underneath it or move it for cleaning day. Natural fibre from front to back, the beige Mia is a simple, honest cotton rug.

Where would the Kelim Mia in Beige work in your home?

Beige is gentle on the eye, so it works with grey and wooden furniture alike. Try it in the living room, where the flat weave makes it a calm, low-key living room rug. Because the surface is flat, it also suits the kitchen, and it is a good choice for a nursery or playroom, where toy cars and building blocks run smoothly across it. Under the dining table, chairs slide back without catching, as long as the rug is big enough for them to stay on it. The size guide helps you choose the length and width.

How do you look after the Mia?

Soak up spills and blot from the outside in, as our rug care tips show, then dab with a little lukewarm water and let the cotton dry through before furniture goes back on it. Turn the Kelim over now and then, and slip a non-slip pad under it to keep the light weave lying flat. A shake outdoors does most of the work.