Anthracite is a deep, quiet grey, and on natural jute it looks softer than you might expect. The Nele round rug in this shade sits well on pale oak or tiles, and it suits a plain sofa corner. A plain rug doesn't need much pattern when the fibre itself has this much grain.

What is the round Nele woven from?

Both the pile and the backing are jute, 100% of it. Woven by hand on a loom, the rug has no pile as such: the surface is flat, and the texture comes from the weave. A round jute rug like this has a firm, slightly rough hand, more like rope than wool. The look is plain with a boho streak, and the colour is even, so a round rug like this reads as calm rather than busy.

Where does a circle rug like this work?

Under a round dining table, for one. A circle rug follows the shape of the table, and the chairs can be pulled out without catching an edge. In the lounge it works as an island beside an armchair or in a reading corner, and in a child's room it makes a play spot on the floor. It copes with underfloor heating. If you're weighing up sizes, our advice on rug sizes will help, and the same round shape is also available in Beige and Taupe. With chairs around it, the Nele offers the flat, even surface that matters most in Dining Room Rugs.

How do I look after the anthracite Nele?

Our rug care tips start with the basics: vacuum on a low setting with the brush switched off, and expect a few loose bits at first. If something spills, press kitchen paper onto it straight away so no ring forms; once a splash has dried, scrape it off gently and vacuum. For a good airing, hang it over a banister. Keep it out of damp rooms, because jute takes up a lot of moisture. The flat weave makes crumbs and hairs easy to remove.