Orla Kiely

Orla Kiely rugs are hand-tufted from pure new wool by experts in India, and the collection pairs large-scale foliage and stem motifs with flower designs such as Sunflower and Geo Flower. Classic Multi Stem and Giant Multi Stem versions of the same motif sit side by side in the range.

Orla Kiely rugs here come in rectangular and round shapes, in sizes from small to extra large, with a wool pile suited to indoor floors. Pure wool rugs from other makers sit in the wool and natural fibre collection, and other design houses appear in the designer rugs range.

The Rug Size Guide lists recommended room sizes, furniture layouts, and common rug dimensions, and each product page shows exact measurements to compare against your floor. The showroom at 1 Robert Street, Ellerslie, lets you see and feel rugs in person.

Where Orla Kiely Rugs Work Best

Living room. A large Giant Multi Stem or Classic Multi Stem rug under the coffee table works as the pattern focal point, with plain upholstery around it letting the motif stand out.

Bedroom. A round design such as Sunflower suits a bedside or reading corner and follows the line of an armchair or pouffe.

Dining area. A bold pattern hides crumbs and small marks better than a plain surface, which matters under a dining table.

How to Care for Your Orla Kiely Rug

Vacuum on suction only. A brush bar can catch and pull the tufts, while a soft upholstery head lifts dust gently.

Snip loose tufts never pull them. A pulled tuft loosens the surrounding pile, whereas trimming it level with sharp scissors leaves the weave intact.

Rotate every three to four months. Turning the rug spreads wear and light exposure evenly across the pattern.

Fit an underlay from the rug grip range. It stops the rug creeping on hard floors and protects the backing from friction.

Leave deep cleaning to a rug specialist. Soaking a tufted rug at home can weaken the backing, which is why a specialist who limits moisture is the safer choice.

FAQ

What is the difference between hand-tufted and hand-knotted rugs, and which lasts longer?
Hand tufting punches wool yarn through a backing cloth using a tufting gun, then seals the back with a latex coating, which allows detailed, large-scale patterns to be produced far more quickly than knotting. Hand-knotted rugs are woven knot by knot into the foundation and generally outlast tufted rugs under heavy use, although a well-cared-for tufted wool rug performs well for years in living rooms and bedrooms.

How long do new Orla Kiely rugs keep shedding?
Loose fibres left over from the tufting process come out of the pile during the first few months, and a regular suction-only vacuum clears them without harming the rug. Shedding that continues at the same rate well beyond that window is worth raising with the retailer.

Will a new hand-tufted rug smell when it is unrolled?
A mild wool or latex odour is common after a rug has spent weeks rolled in transit. Unrolling it flat in a well-ventilated room for a few days usually clears the smell, and keeping windows open during that time speeds it up.

What diameter round rug suits a round dining table?
Allow about 60cm beyond the table edge on every side, so a 120cm round table calls for a rug roughly 240cm across and a 100cm table for around 220cm. Checking the diameter listed on each round design before ordering confirms the chairs stay on the rug when they are pulled out.

Is a hand-tufted wool rug safe over underfloor heating?
Low to moderate underfloor heating is generally fine for wool, although steady high heat can dry out the latex backing on a tufted rug over time. A breathable underlay and a moderate temperature setting protect both the rug and the floor.