Jute feels firm and slightly coarse underfoot. The Lara in blue brings that natural feel to a flatweave with fine stripes.

• Jute with a little cotton, woven by hand in India
• Flat weave
• Rectangular, striped in blue
• Suits underfloor heating

Jute is nicknamed the "golden fibre" for its goldish-brown glow, and the Lara carries a hint of that natural look. That makes it an easy partner for pale sofas and wooden floors. It sits well in a living room, where Living Room Rugs like this one anchor a seating area, and just as happily under a dining table or in front of the kitchen worktop. The flat weave also makes it a handy kitchen rug, and chairs are easy to push back and forth on it. If you want a different colour or a runner, the Lara also comes in brown, green, orange, turquoise and white, plus a blue runner. Measure the seating area first, then use our sizing tips to pick the Lara that fits.

Jute likes to stay dry, so keep it out of damp rooms. Scrape off anything dried-on and vacuum the blue Lara with the brush switched off, as our guide to looking after your rug advises. Now and then, hang it over a banister and beat it gently to shake out the dust.