Yellow can be a bit of a gamble on a floor, but the Azizi runner makes it look easy. It's a warm, sunny shade that wakes up a plain white kitchen.

Can a flat-woven rug like this go in a kitchen?

That's what it's made for. The Azizi is a patterned runner rug, and the narrow shape follows the line of a worktop, so it works as a kitchen runner without crowding the room. Because the weave is flat, crumbs sit on top and come up with a quick sweep or vacuum. It works in a hallway too, where it frames the way through, but leave a little bare floor at the wall and in front of doors so they swing freely.

Is the yellow Azizi runner good for a kids' room?

A yellow runner beside a bed or along the wall of a playroom gives children a soft, bright strip to sit on. Being a flat-woven cotton rug, it's easy to shake out.

How is the yellow Azizi woven?

Each yellow Azizi runner is handwoven on a loom in India. The yarn is 100% cotton, with a cotton backing, and the weave itself forms the pattern. Because each rug is handmade, it can differ slightly from the stated size. Over underfloor heating, the yellow runner is fine. That pure-cotton make is what cotton rugs are all about, and the Azizi also comes in beige, blue, brown, grey and green.

How do I care for the yellow Azizi runner?

Light vacuuming and a shake outdoors keep it fresh, as our guide on how to clean your rug suggests for cotton. Blot any spill with cold water and a mild cleaner. Lay a non-slip pad underneath, cut a little smaller than the runner, and the weave stays smooth and flat on tiles or boards.