V&A Tempo Chintz Aegean Floral Rug

Rugs from Agnella's Noble collection are woven from undyed British wool. Eliminating the dyeing process saves energy and water, making production processes more environmentally friendly. By combining cut pile, loops, and flat weaving, these rugs feature a three-dimensional effect and an interesting texture. Featuring a smattering of blossoms, this rug is based on a French design for chintz from the 1790s. The word 'chintz' is thought to be a corruption of the Hindi word for spotted or speckled cloth and was used to describe the method of decorating a variety of textiles in Europe from the second half of the 17th century onwards. - woven with a British wool and nylon blend - suitable for high traffic areas - naturally hypoallergenic - the surface of the wool fleece traps dust and other impurities which keeps them from spreading in the air, a great solution for people with asthma or allergies - easy to maintain - a wool pile has a natural protective layer provided by the natural oils in the sheep fleece which prevents dirt from sticking to the fibre and makes it easily removable - excellent sound absorber - renewable raw material - wool fibre is 100% biodegradable and fully renewable making a wool rug an eco-friendly option - air purification - positive air ions are created by electrical equipment inside our homes, there is sufficient evidence to suggest that these have a negative effect on health; as a natural material wool creates negative ions which helps to neutralise the air - naturally flame-retardant - owing to the natural properties of the fibre, wool rugs are flame retardant; in case of a fire, wool does not transmit the flame and does not melt - British Wool License confirming that for rug production we use the best quality wool from the UK - an investment for years - using quality yarns and expert manufacturing you can be sure that our wool rug will stand the test of time