Bremhaus Ettrick Jute Handwoven Area Rug

A natural jute and sisal weave in warm ivory tones, hand woven with a substantial, chunky texture that holds its shape underfoot.

Jute and sisal are woven together by hand rather than on a loom, so the fleck pattern varies slightly rug to rug. The blend keeps the fiber sturdy while the color stays a soft, warm natural tone.

• Two fibers, hand woven

  Jute and sisal are hand woven together rather than machine tufted, so the basketweave carries a slight fleck and grain that varies rug to rug. Pile height as woven measures 0.5 inches, enough to read as a real rug underfoot, low enough to sit flush under most furniture.

• Finding the right size

  This weave comes in a wide range of sizes, from a narrow runner for a hallway or entry up to a rectangle large enough to anchor a living room. There, the front legs of the sofa and chairs should land on the rug. At a dining table, leave enough rug beyond each chair so it stays on when someone pushes back to stand.

• Use a rug pad

  A pad is recommended under this weave and is not included. It keeps the rug from creeping on a hard floor, stops the corners from curling into a trip hazard, and adds a layer of cushion that a flat hand woven pile does not have on its own. Choose a pad slightly smaller than the rug so it never peeks out at the edge.

• Settling in after unrolling

  As a new rug, expect some loose jute fiber to shed onto the floor for the first weeks; vacuum it up and the shedding tapers off as the weave settles in. It also ships rolled, so a curled edge and a crease or two are normal at first. Lay it flat and weight the corners for a few days and it relaxes on its own.

• Where it works well

  The tight, hand woven construction holds up to daily traffic, so it works under a coffee table in a living room, alongside the bed in a bedroom, or under a dining table where chairs slide in and out. A narrow runner suits a hallway or entry, anywhere a durable natural fiber earns its keep underfoot.

• Everyday cleaning

  Vacuum regularly on a low setting or with the beater bar off, so suction lifts dust without pulling at the weave. Blot a spill right away with a dry cloth, since jute is a plant fiber that stains and weakens when it stays wet. Skip the wet mop or steam cleaner here; a deep clean is a job for a professional who works with natural fiber rugs.

• What ships

  The rug arrives rolled in a single carton, not folded, so there is no set crease down the middle. A rug pad is not included, and the furniture and decor shown in photos are styling only and not included either. Check the size against your room before it arrives, since a rug this size is awkward to return once it is down.

• Colour in different light

  Screens shift colour, so the natural jute here can read warmer or cooler than it will on your floor. Direct sun brings out the gold in the fiber, while a shaded room settles it toward a soft grey ivory. Judge it against your own flooring and light for a day before deciding it is right.

Good to know

• Runners are 2' or 2'6" wide, sized for a hallway or a spot in front of a sink, not a room.
• The smallest room size is 5x8; step up to 8x10 to reach under furniture on every side.
• Under a dining table, leave enough rug beyond the chairs to stay on when pulled out.
• None. Unroll and let it settle.
• Furniture and decor shown are styling only. The rug is the product; sizes vary by the option you choose.