The dog has found its spot, curled up on the brown circle by the radiator. Brown wool feels warm in colour as well as underfoot, and a round wool rug like this brings a softer shape into a lounge full of straight lines.

Handwoven in India, the brown Gabbeh

This Gabbeh is 100% wool in the pile and wool on the back. On the loom, warp and weft interlace to build its plain structure, and the short pile sits on top. Fresh from the loom, a new rug in wool lets go of some loose fibres for a while. That slows down the more you vacuum. Brown makes it one of jaloom's wool rugs in a solid colour.

The brown circle rug around the house

Next to the sofa, under a small round table or by the bed, a circle rug in brown stays calm. We count it among our bedroom rugs because a round shape suits the space beside a bed. For the living room, it gives one armchair its own island. Over underfloor heating it lies without trouble. Handwoven pieces can vary slightly from their listed size, so pick the size with a little room to spare.

Looking after the brown Gabbeh circle

Blot anything spilt with a light cloth, from the outside towards the middle, and never rub. A thread sticking up should be trimmed with scissors, as described in our care guide, rather than pulled. Brown wool settles after a few weeks of vacuuming.