Frances

Description

Jute and cotton rug with black detail

Jute and cotton rug with black detail

• 100% Jute on a cotton foundation
• Flatweave (about 8mm thick)
• Color palette: sandstone, tan, inky black
• Due to its handmade nature a 5% variance in size, color and texture is to be expected.

The Design

A beautiful, tightly-woven rug of jute and cotton. Simple without being plain, this rug has a black ground punctuated with soumak-woven jute. Soumak weaving is a technique in which the weft is wrapped around the warp, almost like embroidery.

The Material

Jute is a natural fiber with a golden sheen, known for its tensile strength and desirable variation of hue and texture. An eco-conscious crop, jute has minimal water needs, and consumes large enough quantities of carbon dioxide that it’s C02-neutral. This powerful fiber is handwoven onto a sturdy cotton foundation.

The Maker

Our partner is a small, family-run operation devoted to maintaining the integrity of the yarn they use. Wherever possible they prioritize the use of organic materials, and are committed to a high level of quality and craftsmanship.

• We recommend that you regularly vacuum your rug to remove dirt and grime. Depending on how heavily your rug is used, just once or twice a month is adequate. Too much vacuuming can wear down the knots and fibers more quickly. If you have a suction attachment on your vacuum cleaner, use that instead of a rotary vacuum.
• Vacuum on low power with a non-rotary (no spinning brush) vacuum or suction attachment only.
• Every few months, you’ll also want to flip your rug over and vacuum the back to get the grit out of the foundation of the rug. It also helps to rotate your rug once a year to ensure even wear over time.
• Every 3-5 years, we recommend getting your rug professionally hand-washed. Please do not take it to get steam or dry cleaned-this will almost certainly damage the rug! Hand-washing requires the use of a pH-balanced shampoo, worked into the rug by hand with a soft-bristled brush, before being rinsed thoroughly. This process should be repeated a few times.
• Due to the hand-crafted nature of our rugs, you can expect to see light shedding, matting, and signs of fiber and thread breakage over time. For high traffic areas, these effects may occur more quickly and easily.
• Do not dry clean or steam clean.
• Spot cleaning instructions:
• Lightly dampen a paper towel or cloth with clean water
• Gently blot the affected area with your damp towel or cloth to dilute the stain
• If the stain persists, try using an unscented, citrus-free, clear soap to avoid bleaching the textile.
• Repeat this process until the stain is removed