Red stripes brighten up a kitchen, and the Kelim Chindi Rot suits a busy family room just as well. It also works in a dining area or a nursery, where the red stands out well against pale walls. Fringed ends finish both short sides. The flat weave sits flat, so chairs are easy to shift, and a spilt drink is easy to blot up. If you're looking for a striped rug, this one shows what a single bold colour can do.

This cotton rug is woven by hand on a loom in India. The weft strips are cut from leftover textile offcuts, which is why the red varies a little from one stretch to the next. The backing is cotton too, and the rug is fine over underfloor heating. In a living room, it's easy to set it so the front feet of the sofa rest on it. Our Cotton Rugs collection has more of the same weave, and the size guide helps with choosing a format.

Vacuum the Rot lightly and shake it out now and then. A grip pad slightly smaller than the rug stops the thin weave from sliding on smooth floors, and the care guide covers the occasional spill. In the kitchen, a quick vacuum now and then keeps it fresh.