Red wakes up a plain hallway, and the Azizi runner in red does exactly that. The pattern keeps it lively rather than loud, so it sits happily against white walls or dark floorboards.

• Cotton front, cotton backing
• Handwoven
• Flat-woven, patterned
• Runner shape
• Kitchen, nursery and hallway

This cotton rug is made from the seed hairs of the cotton plant, a fibre that takes colour beautifully, which suits a rich red. Because it is flat-woven by hand, it lies flat and light. That suits a kitchen runner in front of the worktops, where you want something you can lift and shake out in seconds. The same flat weave works as a hall runner or in a child's room, and two of them side by side make a neat pair on either side of a bed. Like any of our runner rugs, it needs a little bare floor at each end, and our sizing tips help you pick the right length.

Looking after the red Azizi

Dab small marks with cold water and a mild soap, then leave the cotton to dry thoroughly, just as our guide on how to clean your rug recommends. Underneath, a non-slip underlay a little smaller than the rug keeps it from slipping and stops the corners curling up.