Sandy beige with narrow stripes: the Kelim Chindi Beige sits quietly in a living room and doesn't fight with other colours. This cotton rug has a fringed edge, and the stripes give it a relaxed, lived-in look.

• Recycled cotton on a cotton back
• Woven by hand in India
• Flat-woven
• Rectangular, with fringes
• Suitable for underfloor heating

The yarn comes from recycled cotton, which is why you may spot small shifts in tone between stripes. Because the weave is flat, it lies low and chairs are easier to move. This one is a calm pick among our Kitchen Rugs for the spot in front of the worktop, and it also holds its own under a dining table, as long as the chairs still stand on it when pulled back. In a child's bedroom it makes a soft, plain floor for play. As a rug for the living room, the beige suits grey, oak and white furniture alike, and the beige Chindi shows how relaxed cotton rugs can look in a lounge. The Kelim Chindi also comes in blue, brown, yellow, grey, green and black.

Looking after the beige Chindi

Cotton is soft and takes colour well, so it's worth acting quickly when something spills. Underneath, a thin pad slightly smaller than the rug stops it creeping about. Dab small marks with cold water and a mild detergent and let it dry well, following our rug care guide for cotton. Vacuum it lightly and give it a good shake outdoors now and then.