Sunday breakfast at a round table, crumbs on the floor, and under it all the square brown Gabbeh Uni. Brown feels calm and grounded.

A 100% wool pile on a wool backing, woven by hand in India, gives the brown square a dry, natural feel. Handmade pieces can be a little off the stated size, so check the size guide first. Its pure wool keeps it among our wool rugs.

Under a round table, a square rug is a calm alternative to a circle, and the brown Uni does that job in a dining room. For that reason we include it in our dining room rugs, though a lounge or bedroom suits it as well.

On tiles or polished boards, add an underlay. It can lie over underfloor heating too.

Turn it occasionally so light and footsteps spread out. Beat it from the back and let it air now and then, as the care guide recommends. Brown wool pressed flat by a chair usually rises again when dampened slightly.