The Omen in cream is a rug woven from polypropylene, a synthetic fibre, with a flat, even surface rather than a plush one. This low pile rug has a flat, tightly woven face, so the pattern stays clear and the surface is easy to look after.

A vintage look that comes from the design

The vintage pattern on the cream Omen is woven in, not worn in. It is woven on a power loom in Turkey, which is why the lines come out so crisp and the motif repeats evenly across the whole rug. The pile is 100% polypropylene on a jute backing, and it is suitable for underfloor heating.

Where the cream Omen fits

Rectangular, it makes a tidy kitchen rug in front of the worktop. It is just as happy in a nursery or a kids' room, where a flat surface makes it easy to move things about. In a living room it can sit under the coffee table, and the seating pulls together when at least the front feet of the sofa and armchairs rest on it. Under a dining table, the chairs stay on the rug even when pulled out. As a synthetic fibre rug, the cream Omen is woven from yarn dyed right through, so the colour runs all the way down. Choosing the right size is easier with a strip of masking tape on the floor.

Looking after the cream Omen

Polypropylene takes in almost no water, so a spill sits on top and you have time to blot it, just as our guide on how to clean your rug shows. A vacuum with a brush head is fine on this short pile. Should the pile get flattened under a chair leg, brush it upright again. A non-slip pad cut slightly smaller than the rug keeps the corners from curling.