Barefoot on a Sunday morning, coffee in hand, you tend to notice the floor more than usual. A round jute rug like the Ella in beige gives that spot a soft, sandy colour and a gently woven feel underfoot, without any fuss.

Beige jute, woven by hand in India

The Ella is handwoven in India, and both the pile and the backing are 100% jute. Jute comes from the stalks of the Corchorus plant, grown mostly in India and Bangladesh, and its golden-brown sheen is why it's often called the golden fibre. The weave is flat, so the surface is smooth and firm, with a pattern that stays calm rather than loud. If you like natural fibres, our Jute Rugs collection has more in the same spirit.

A circle rug for the table or the sofa corner

Under a round dining table, a circle rug follows the shape of the furniture, and a flat weave makes it easy to shift the chairs. In the lounge it softens the straight lines of a sofa and coffee table, and it makes a quiet island next to an armchair. If you're weighing up which size to pick, the guide walks you through it. A round rug is also a good way to break up a boxy layout, and the Ella is suitable for use over underfloor heating.

Looking after the Ella in beige

Jute likes dry care, so follow our cleaning advice: vacuum with the brush switched off and no steam. Because jute soaks up moisture, keep this rug out of bathrooms and other damp rooms. A non-slip pad, cut slightly smaller than the rug, stops it creeping on smooth floors. If coffee ever lands on the beige, press kitchen roll onto it straight away so no ring forms.