Evening, a glass of wine by the sofa and bare feet on something soft. The Ava in red is the plain rug for that kind of moment in a lounge or dining room.

Its short pile is 100% viscose on a cotton backing, woven by hand in India. Viscose comes from cellulose, mostly wood pulp, and has a natural sheen that makes the red glow. Warp and weft together build the rug's structure. Being handwoven, the rug's size may vary slightly from the label.

This viscose rug suits underfloor heating and sits well in front of a sofa or below a dining table. It belongs to viscose rugs and is also part of jaloom's living room rugs. The Ava comes in six other plain colours, from beige to mint.

Masking tape on the floor gives a quick preview, and the size guide takes it from there.

Lay it on a grippy underlay slightly smaller than the rug to keep it from slipping. Blot spills gently and dry, as how to clean your rug explains, and vacuum on low suction with the direction of the pile. Red Ava pile then lies neatly in one direction.