Cream is easy to pair with other things. The Bakhtiar sits happily next to a dark leather sofa, a pale oak table or linen curtains in oatmeal, and the oriental pattern picks up wood and brass without fuss. The oriental pattern rewards a closer look, but the soft cream ground keeps it calm from across the room.

Where does the Bakhtiar cream rug belong?

Wherever you want some warmth underfoot. It suits a living room or a bedroom, and the rectangular shape also suits a dining room rug under a table, as the Dining Room Rugs collection shows. The pile is short, so it works over underfloor heating, and chairs slide back without much fuss. It would also look at home in front of a sofa in your lounge. Mark the outline with masking tape and use our rug size guide to settle on a cream Bakhtiar that fits the space.

What goes into the cream Bakhtiar?

This wool rug is hand-knotted in India, with a pile of 100% wool on a wool back. Wool is flame-retardant and does not melt, which is reassuring in a living room. Each knot is tied by hand, so you may notice tiny colour differences from one patch of wool to the next. They are part of how it was made. Like any hand-knotted wool rug, it shows its making in these small shifts, and the Bakhtiar also comes in red, plus both colours as a runner.

How do I keep the cream Bakhtiar fresh?

Blot spills with a light cloth, working from the outside in and never rubbing. Snip any thread that sticks up with scissors instead of pulling it, as our care guide advises for knotted wool. A few loose fibres at first are normal, and regular vacuuming keeps the cream looking fresh.