A child's room needs a soft spot on the floor, and the light grey Gabbeh Lola makes a round play island there. Light grey keeps it calm. Its plain shade goes with painted furniture and bright toys alike, so the room can change around it. Warp and weft are crossed by hand in India to build this round wool rug, with pile and backing all in wool.

Its short pile lies flat and suits underfloor heating, and in the lounge it lies as a gentle circle rug among our living room rugs. On smooth floors, an underlay beneath it keeps it steady. It sits just as well in a bedroom. Handmade sizes vary a little, so our sizing tips come in handy before you choose a diameter.

A furniture dent usually rises after a light dampening. Beat it from the back occasionally, a step our cleaning advice suggests for hand-woven wool. Give it a quarter turn every so often to share out sunlight and wear.