A strip of red along the edge of the bed changes how a bedroom looks. This is a wool rug in the shape of a runner, laid on the floor where your feet land first thing in the morning. It works just as well as a hallway runner, if that's where you'd rather have it.

Hand-spun red, knotted in Afghanistan

The Akhche runner is knotted by hand in Afghanistan, with a pile of 100% hand-spun wool on a wool backing. Hand-spinning leaves the yarn a little uneven from one stretch to the next, so the red shifts subtly along the length. The fringes at each end are the ends of the warp threads, so they are part of the rug's structure rather than something added on. We sell more of this kind in our wool rugs.

An oriental pattern on a low pile

The design is oriental, in an oriental style, and it reads clearly because the surface is a low pile rug rather than a deep shag. The pattern stays crisp against the flat surface. Heated floors are fine with it, so you can put it down where the tiles or boards are warm.

Bedroom side, hallway side

Lay one along each side of the bed as a pair. In a hallway, leave a little bare floor at the door so it swings freely. Our Runner Rugs show other lengths and colours. Unsure how much floor to cover? Our size guide covers it.

Looking after the red Akhche runner

For spills, the notes on how to clean your rug apply: press a light cloth onto the spot and work from the outside in, never rubbing. A few loose fibres in the first weeks are normal and fade with vacuuming. If a thread pops up, snip it level with scissors instead of pulling it.