Picture the Dana under a round dining table, with the chairs pulled in around it. That is where a round shape earns its place, because the circle echoes the table and softens all the straight lines in the room. This round jute rug also works in a living room, where it can sit as an island beside an armchair.

• Jute pile and jute backing
• Handwoven in India
• Flat weave with a pattern
• Round
• Suitable for underfloor heating

Jute is sometimes called the "golden fibre" because of its warm, golden-brown sheen, and you can see a hint of that in the beige of the Dana. The weave feels firmer and a little rougher underfoot than wool. Because the rug is handmade, it may differ slightly from the stated size. Its firm texture is typical of jaloom's Jute Rugs, and the woven pattern gives the Dana enough interest to hold its own as a living room rug beside an armchair. The rug comes in several sizes, and choosing the right size mostly comes down to your table or seating.

Looking after the beige Dana

Jute likes to stay dry, so vacuum it with the brush switched off and leave the steam cleaner in the cupboard, just as our cleaning advice for jute says. If something spills, press kitchen roll onto it straight away so no ring forms, and scrape off anything that has dried before you vacuum.