Along a hallway the blue Nain runner marks out the path from the front door, and a strip of floor stays clear at the walls and in front of doors so they swing freely. Beside a bed it works just as well, one of our runner rugs in a calm blue with fine ornaments. Being low in pile, it suits underfloor heating. Use the size guide to match the length to your hall.

Knotted by hand in India from 100% handspun wool, the blue Nain has a wool back too. Wool fibre is naturally crimped and traps air, which is part of why a wool rug feels warm underfoot. That warmth is shared by jaloom's wool rugs in general.

Blot spills from the outside in. Lay it on a non-slip underlay a bit smaller than the runner so it stays put, just as our page on how to clean your rug advises. Regular vacuuming clears the loose fibres of the first weeks.