First thing in the morning, bare feet notice what they land on. This black Ava is a viscose rug in runner form. It feels smooth and cool.

• Pile of 100% viscose, backing of cotton
• Handwoven in India
• Short pile in plain black
• Runner shape for the hall or beside the bed
• Suitable for underfloor heating

Black viscose keeps a quiet sheen, so the runner looks dark but never dull. Laid next to the bed, it gives you a soft first step, and in the hall it becomes a hall runner between the front door and the kitchen. Being a hand woven rug, it can differ slightly from the stated length, so allow some room when using our guide to choosing the right size. It shares the cool handle of our Viscose Rugs.

Once wet, viscose loses strength, so blot any spill with an absorbent cloth and don't press. An underlay cut a little smaller than the runner keeps its corners flat, and knowing how to clean your rug mostly means keeping water away from the fibre. Black Ava pile likes gentle vacuuming on low suction, along the pile.