Faye Hand Embroidered Jute Windowpane Rug with Cotton Backing, Linen White & Beige
A pale rug with a soft pattern is the hardest thing to buy well. Go too stark and it looks clinical, go too busy and it dates within a year.
Faye sits in between. A warm beige windowpane check hand embroidered into soft linen white jute, worked in during the weaving rather than stitched or glued on afterwards.
The linen white does not stay identical forever. It mellows into a gentle ivory, and that patina is part of the character rather than a fault.
- Embroidered during weaving. The check is part of the rug, not a surface print that wears away.
- Full premium cotton backing. Keeps it perfectly flat with no bunching or curling.
- Flame finished. Loose surface hairs singed off for less shedding and a refined texture.
- Develops an ivory patina. The linen white softens with time, which is how a natural fibre rug should age.
- Smooth and substantial. At 0.43 inches it has weight underfoot without sitting proud of the floor.
The commonest mistake with a natural fibre rug is going one size too small, which leaves a room looking unfinished. Use the right hand column as your starting point.
| Size | Inches | Centimetres | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2' x 3' | 24 x 36 in | 61 x 91 cm | Entryway, bedside, in front of the kitchen sink |
| 2' x 6' | 24 x 72 in | 61 x 183 cm | Hallway runner, galley kitchen, foot of the bed |
| 3' x 5' | 36 x 60 in | 91 x 152 cm | Small seating area, under a coffee table, nursery |
| 4' x 6' | 48 x 72 in | 122 x 183 cm | Small living room, under a four seat dining table |
| 5' x 8' | 60 x 96 in | 152 x 244 cm | Standard living room, under a queen bed |
| 6' x 9' | 72 x 108 in | 183 x 274 cm | Larger living room, king bed, six seat dining |
| 8' x 10' | 96 x 120 in | 244 x 305 cm | Open plan living, king bed with walk around room |
Handcrafted, so allow up to 3% variation on finished dimensions. A 2' x 3' set of three is also available if you want matching mats for a kitchen or hallway.
Tone on tone is the safest pattern there is. It gives a room something to look at without committing you to a colour, which makes it the easy choice for a living room you repaint every few years.
It works in a living room, under a dining table, along a hallway, in a bedroom, or in an entryway where it will take the most traffic.
Vacuum with the beater bar off, or use a suction only setting. Shake the smaller sizes out.
Blot straight away with a dry cloth, working from the outside in. Do not rub the weave.
Turn it every few months so wear and sunlight land evenly across the rug.
Jute is a natural fibre. Wipe spills quickly and avoid soaking, which is what causes marks.
