You have in your hands, and especially under your feet, a unique and handcrafted piece, which took between two and three weeks to make. The dyes were done by the artisans, each of whom chooses their own pattern and colors. There are very colorful rugs, others where natural raffia has been woven with a few touches of more sober colors.
Here are some tips to keep your carpet in perfect condition for as long as possible!
Where to place a raffia rug
Outdoors: yes, but limit it!
Do not leave your rug in direct sunlight : the colors could fade.
Of course, your rug won't like the rain! So it's OK for a few days on a terrace, but its real place is inside. Don't hesitate to turn it over once a year , so that both sides have the same evolution over time.
In a bathroom?
If you decide to put one in a bathroom, it cannot replace a bath mat and will get waterlogged.
It does not need too much humidity , which in the long run could cause it to go moldy.
In an entrance?
Yes, but note that the lighter your carpet, the more sensitive it will be to foot traffic, especially with slightly dirty shoes. It will develop a patina more quickly and may become dirty.
Under a table?
Your rug will look great under a dining room table, but be careful of repeated movements of chair legs on the raffia fiber. You can place a felt pad under the chair legs, and lift the chairs when you sit down! Most recommended: in a bedroom, in a living room!
How to clean your raffia rug if it gets stained?
Clean your carpet with a slightly damp cloth, dabbing gently. Do not rub.
You can then use a dry cloth to absorb the excess water.
- These rugs are made of a large braid, and sometimes, like in a hair braid, small threads may stick out.
They can then be cut flush with a pair of scissors.
Be careful of animals that might pull on the wires! You can also cut the pulled wire with scissors.
