Cream is a calm colour for a room that gets a lot of use, and the Bidjar in Creme suits the lounge, the bedroom and the dining room equally well. It's a wool rug with a classic oriental pattern, the sort of design often called a Persian rug, even though this one is knotted in India. Among the Oriental Rugs it's one of the lighter, softer-looking choices.

Knotted by hand, in wool from front to back

Both the pile and the backing of the Bidjar are wool, tied knot by knot by hand. The fringes at each end are simply the ends of the warp threads. Small shifts in shade are normal with hand-knotted wool, and they give the cream a little life. The fibre is crimped, which traps air and makes it springy underfoot. That springiness is the main draw of wool rugs, and the cream Bidjar has plenty of it.

Under the sofa, bed or dining table

In the lounge, the seating area feels like one whole when the front feet of the sofa and armchairs rest on the rug. By the bed, let it reach out beyond the sides so your feet land on wool in the morning. Under the dining table, choose a size where the chairs still stand on it when pulled back. Over underfloor heating, the cream Bidjar is fine. It's a rectangular rug, and our advice on rug sizes helps you pick the right one.

Keeping the Bidjar in Creme looking fresh

Expect a few loose fibres at first. They settle down with regular vacuuming. Blot any spill with a light cloth from the outside in, without rubbing, as our rug care guide shows. Underneath, a non-slip pad cut slightly smaller than the rug keeps the corners flat.