Rug Border Guide
Whether you want your rug to effortlessly blend in with your interior design scheme or if you're looking for a show stopper to draw the eye, a high-quality Border is the way to do it!
​
We offer almost 200 different binding options for your Bespoke Natural Fibre Rug. Our highly skilled staff can often match border options with the colour you have in mind. What's more, we have a range of different materials and weaves that add extra detail and pattern to make your new rug unique and personalised.
​
Scroll down to see all the borders or select a border type to link directly to your border of choice.
Alternatively, select below to be taken to the Border Thickness and Double Border Guides
Don't Miss Out: we offer a Free Sample Service If you would like to see any of the materials across our site, you can order them quickly and easily using our Rug Designer. Alternatively, use our Contact Us section to provide us with a list of the Samples you've selected and your address to receive them in 3-5 Working Days.
Bespoke Design
Our rug team are highly trained and experienced at making stunning bespoke rugs
Made in Britain
All our rugs are manufactured in the UK to the highest possible quality standards
Free Shipping
We offer Free Delivery as Standard on all rug orders
15 Years of Experience
Serving customers with a focus on excellence for more than 15 years
Cotton Chenille
According to textile historians, chenille-type yarn is a recent invention, dating to the 18th century and is believed to have originated in France. [1]
​
The chenille yarn is manufactured by placing short lengths of yarn, called the "pile", between two "core yarns" and then twisting the yarn together. The edges of these piles then stand at right angles to the yarn's core, giving chenille both its softness and its characteristic look.
​
Cotton Chenille is one of the softest options in our natural border range. However soft it feels, being made from Cotton means that this border remains a durable option. It features a speckled pairing of tones that combine to display a rich and luxurious shading.
​
You can pair Cotton Chenille with our comforting Wool Collection, or use it to soften our plant-based Natural Sisal or Coir Luxury Ranges.
Cotton Chenille Colour Options
Cotton Herringbone
The distinct Herringbone pattern is so named because it resembles the skeleton of the Herring Fish and has been found in archeological sites around the world dating back thousands of years. [2]
Despite the timelessness of Herringbone as a design, with its distinctive chevron pattern, it commands an extremely contemporary style that exudes sophistication.
​
Why not pair Cotton Herringbone with our Seagrass Herringbone Collection, or use it to redefine and contrast with our many Sisal Weaves.
Cotton Herringbone Colour Options
Linen Basketweave
Linen, made from the fibres of the flax plant, brings an unmatched elegance and understated texture to rug borders. It is renowned for its strong, durable nature, adding to the longevity of any Natural Rug.
Linen Basketweave's traditional weave adds a rustic quality and its ability to resist dirt and stains makes it a practical choice for any space.
Its high moisture absorbency and quick-drying properties ensure that the rug remains comfortable underfoot, while its environmental friendliness appeals to those seeking sustainable home decor options.
​
Why not pair a Linen Basketweave Border with something from our Coir Luxury Collection to make a hard wearing runner for a hallway?
Linen Basketweave Colour Options
Linen Boucle
Linen, made from the fibres of the flax plant, brings an unmatched elegance and understated texture to rug borders. It is environmentally friendly and is renowned for its strong, durable nature, adding to the longevity of any Natural Rug.
Linen Boucle's natural lustre lends it an elegant quality, the weave possesses a natural sheen. This, coupled with its ability to resist dirt and stains, make it a practical yet refined choice for any space.
Its high moisture absorbency and quick-drying properties ensure that the rug remains comfortable underfoot, while its environmental friendliness appeals to those seeking sustainable home decor options.
​
Why not pair a Linen Boucle Border with something from our Seagrass Range? Seagrass has a natural sheen to its fibres which will compliment it very well indeed.
Linen Boucle Colour Options
Linen Twill
Linen Twill is our largest Linen offering, with a dazzling array of colours on offer.
​
Linen, made from the fibres of the flax plant, brings an unmatched elegance and understated texture to rug borders. It is renowned for its strong, durable nature, adding to the longevity of any Natural Rug.
Its high moisture absorbency and quick-drying properties ensure that the rug remains comfortable underfoot, while its environmental friendliness appeals to those seeking sustainable home decor options.
​
Why not pair a Linen Twill Border with our Sisal Range? The pairing always results in a rug that combines style and practicality.
Linen Twill Colour Options
Cotton Striped
Cotton Striped is our newest offering. Elegant and effortless with enduring appeal.
The Cotton Broad Stripe collection is perfect for those who appreciate a modern twist to a rug or runner.
Cotton Three Stripe Thunder offers a captivating embellishment that enhances contemporary interior schemes.
Soft and gentle underfoot, Cotton is considered a highly versatile fabric, bringing harmonious balance to the borders of your rug.
​
Consider pairing either Striped Border option with our Wool Stripe Collection for a complimentary aesthetic.
​
Or consider pairing either Striped Border option with our Sisool Range, making a collage of different fibre offerings that result in a truly unique creation!
Cotton Striped Broad Stripe Colour Options
Cotton Striped Three Stripe Colour Options
Vintage Leather
Leather is a strong, flexible and durable material obtained from the tanning, or chemical treatment, of animal skins and hides. It is extremely abrasion resistant and very rugged. [3]
Leather as a material for rug borders exudes sophistication and luxury, adding a rich texture and depth to the rug's overall appearance.
It is highly durable and can withstand the rigours of heavy foot traffic, making it ideal for both residential and commercial settings.
Leather borders can age gracefully, developing a unique patina over time that adds character to the space. They also offer the practical benefits of being easy to clean and resistant to spills and stains, requiring minimal maintenance to keep the rug looking its best.
​
Why not pair a Vintage Leather Border with one of the weaves in our Jute Range? What will result is a Bespoke Rug that screams a sophisticated appreciation of true refinement.
Vintage Leather Colour Options
Heritage Leather
Smooth and luxurious, our leather trims offer a tidy finish to any rug or runner, expertly accenting interior materials from soft cosy Wool to dreamy textured Sisool.
​
Heritage Leather also maintains the practical benefits of being easy to clean and resistant to spills and stains, requiring minimal maintenance to keep the rug looking its best.
Leather as a material for rug borders exudes sophistication and luxury, adding a rich texture and depth to the rug's overall appearance.
It is highly durable and can withstand the rigours of heavy foot traffic, making it ideal for both residential and commercial settings.
​
Why not pair a Heritage Leather Border with one of the weaves in our Sisal Range? The combination of luxurious plant fibre paired with the smooth finish of the Bespoke Leather Border is sure to catch the eye of anyone visiting.
Heritage Leather Colour Options
Leather
Leather, it has a glorious style and its flowing lines and organic patterns lend an artful touch, creating an aged and visually captivating appearance.
​
Leather maintains the practical benefits of being easy to clean and resistant to spills and stains, requiring minimal maintenance to keep the rug looking its best.
Leather as a material for rug borders exudes sophistication and luxury, adding a rich texture and depth to the rug's overall appearance.
It is highly durable and can withstand the rigours of heavy foot traffic, making it ideal for both residential and commercial settings.
​
Why not pair a Leather Border with one of the weaves in our Seagrass Range? A Basketweave Pattern Seagrass option pairs beautifully!
Leather Colour Options
Wool Felt
Another of the newer options Felted Wool can actually trace its history back to Ancient China where nomads referred to the country as "the Land of Felt". [4]
​
Fool Felt offers a unique option for rug borders with its soft texture and excellent durability. Its natural thickness provides a cushioned edge that is comfortable underfoot, making it a cosy addition to any room, especially a bedroom. Check out our guide on Measuring for a Bedroom.
Wool felt is naturally flame-resistant and offers superior sound insulation, enhancing the peaceful ambiance of your space. Its ability to resist dirt and moisture, coupled with its eco-friendly properties, makes wool felt a practical choice for those seeking comfort, sustainability, and style in their home décor.
​
Try pairing Wool Felt with anything in our Wool Range. Or why not contrast the felted wool with the softest plant fibre on offer Jute!
Wool Felt Marl Colour Options
Wool Felt Plain Colour Options
​
For help, advice, information, to order samples or obtain a price for your Natural Rug or Runner please do not hesitate to get in touch.
Telephone: 03330 344 403
Single Border
A single border is one strip of fabric that wraps around the edge of the rug.
​
Our Bespoke Rug Borders offer you the opportunity to pair with a Rug Material that compliments it, creating a Custom Rug that manages to blend flawlessly with your room's accents and style.
​
Or why not take the opportunity to contrast against your Rug Material to build intrigue? A rug that has a broad weave could benefit from the intricate allure of Cotton Chenille.
​
The choice is yours...
Double Border
A Double Border is two strips of fabric that wrap around the edge of the rug.
​
A Double Border allows you the option of going one better and getting a pairing that accents two different design aspects. That flexibility offers a new level of customisation.
​
What will you choose first?
Double Border Narrow
A Double Border is two strips of fabric that wrap around the edge of the rug. The Inner Border is set at a thinner width of 3cm, which creates a unique framing effect.
​
A Double Narrow Border allows you to give weight to each of the two colours you choose from.
Make the Inner Border a subtle reflection of an accenting colour in the room or a splash of Unexpected Red [5] and the Outer Border a clear barrier between Rug and Subflooring.
​
Utilise a Cotton Herringbone Inner Border as a visual guide around your Rug before the eye meets the Outer Border.
​
Just as much choice as the Double Border with a little extra personalisation.
​
Try out some styles now...
Haven't Seen The Perfect Border?
If you haven't seen a border you like, or have something else in mind, get in touch with us to discuss Advanced Bespoke Options.
​
Our skilled workshop can bind your rug in a diverse range of fabrics.
If you have located a material, we can usually source and stitch that border onto the rug material of your choice.
If you have something in mind, but need a little help tracking down the right colour/pattern, our vast range of trade contacts means that we can source according to your needs.
​
Taking advantage of this service is quick and full estimates and samples are provided for your consideration before any work is undertaken, meaning that you can have complete confidence the work is exactly to your specifications.
​
​