Brown works as a quiet partner for pale oak, grey linen and dark leather alike, and that is where the Kelim Mia in Brown earns its place. This cotton rug has a woven pattern that sits somewhere between stripes and a patchwork of small blocks, so it adds structure without competing with the furniture around it.

How the brown Mia is woven

The Mia is made of cotton: the face is 100% cotton, and the back is cotton too. Each one is woven by hand on a loom in India, so small differences from the stated size are possible. Flat-woven, it shows only the threads of warp and weft crossing one another. That crossing of threads is what defines kilim rugs, and the brown Mia shows it clearly.

Brown Mia in the kitchen, nursery and lounge

Because it lies completely flat, chairs slide back without catching, and crumbs and toys are easy to shake or vacuum off. That makes it a sensible kitchen rug and a good fit for a nursery or one of the kids rugs in your home. In the living room, it suits a sofa with a coffee table in front, and our Cotton Rugs include other colours of the same design. Under a dining table, pick a length so the chairs still sit on the rug when pulled out; our sizing tips explain how to measure. On smooth floors such as tiles or varnished boards, a thin non-slip underlay keeps the weave from drifting. Over underfloor heating the rug is fine, so it works well in the kitchen in winter.

Looking after the brown Kelim Mia

Dab small marks with cold water and a mild cleaner, as our rug care page explains, then let the rug dry thoroughly before it goes back on the floor. Vacuum it lightly or shake it out when the crumbs build up.