Raised areas and lower ones alternate across the Holly Zen Round, and that high-low effect is what you notice first on the cream surface. Plain colour, plenty of texture.

Polyester spun extremely fine is called microfibre, and the short pile is made of it entirely. Underneath sits a cotton backing. Each circle is woven by hand in India, and its yarn places it with our synthetic fibre rugs.

This round rug brings a softer outline to a lounge full of right angles. Used as a nursery rug it makes a quiet island for play, and cream is easy to match with almost any colour of furniture, so this circle rug from jaloom's round rugs rarely needs much thought about the rest of the room.

On laminate or tiles, a thin underlay keeps the circle where you put it. Rooms with underfloor heating are fine for it as well. Masking tape on the floor shows its footprint before you start choosing the right size.

Rug care tips for polyester begin with blotting, and microfibre gives you time because liquid rests on the surface for a while. Then dab with a weak mix of water and gentle detergent, followed by clear water. Heat is the only thing this short polyester pile really dislikes.