No pattern, just a smooth mint surface with a quiet gleam. The Ava in mint looks fresh against white walls and light wood. Pale grey sofas, green plants and white bedding all suit the colour.

• Plain mint with a short pile
• 100% viscose
• Cotton backing
• Handwoven in India
• Suitable for underfloor heating

Viscose is spun from cellulose, mostly wood, and that is where the mint Ava gets its silky sheen. Warp and weft hold the handwoven structure together, and being handmade, it can be slightly off the stated size. It suits a living room or a dining room and belongs to jaloom's viscose rugs, also appearing among dining room rugs. Taping the area first makes choosing the right size straightforward.

Lay the mint Ava away from busy walkways, on a grippy underlay a little smaller than the rug, as the care guide suggests. Spills are lifted dry, without pressing. Easy does it.