Transform your space with the exquisite allure of our Alice rugs. Crafted with precision, these high-density Turkish rugs showcase vibrant traditional colors that resonate with cultural richness. Power-loomed in Turkey, each rug preserves the timeless essence of traditional design, making it an ideal choice for spaces seeking to embrace and celebrate a classical theme. Elevate your decor with the enduring elegance of our Alice collection.
The brief for Alice Round Cream Red is straightforward — a rug that earns its place and stays out of the way.
About the make
At a glance: Produced in Turkey. Turkey has been the centre of rug-making for centuries, and the power-loom tradition that came out of Anatolia in the late 20th century is what makes a piece like this possible at a sensible price. Polypropylene is the workhorse fibre of modern rugs — it doesn't absorb spills, it doesn't hold dust, and it bounces back from foot traffic faster than wool. Construction-wise, this is built to look the same six months in as the day it arrived.
Day-to-day
It is a comfortable fit in a beachside Sorrento weekender that has to hold up to wet feet and sandy dogs — exactly the kind of space most of our customers are decorating. It will not stain the way a wool or cotton rug can — wine, juice, and pet accidents lift with a damp cloth if you get to them within a reasonable window. We sell more of this style to families with school-age children than to any other group, which says something about how it lives.
On colour
Worth a moment on the look of it. Cream is the warmest of the neutrals — it lifts a room without going stark white, and it works beautifully with timber, brass, and linen. The motif is a modern reading of a traditional layout — there is enough of the original character to feel inherited, without the formal weight of an antique. It is the kind of surface that lets the rest of your room read clearly without competing.
Picking the right size
If you are between sizes, we almost always recommend sizing up. Our Rug Size Guide has the room-by-room measurements we use ourselves.
We'd back this one as a confident first rug for any family home.
Things customers ask
Do you offer samples?
We don't typically send physical samples — most of our customers find the photos and our written notes get them close enough. If you want extra photos in natural light, message us and we'll send them through.
Will the pattern repeat be obvious?
Not on this construction. The pattern is woven across the full face of the rug rather than printed, so you won't see the kind of seam-like repetition you sometimes get with a printed surface.
Can I cut the rug to size?
We don't recommend cutting a finished rug — the edges are bound and the construction relies on that binding to stay intact. If you need a custom size, message us and we'll see what's possible.
Can I use this with underfloor heating?
Yes — the pile is not so dense that it traps heat, and the backing handles the moderate temperatures typical of residential underfloor systems.
Does the rug have a strong smell when it arrives?
There may be a faint factory or packaging smell on opening — it airs out within a day or two. Lay the rug out, open the windows, and it will settle quickly.
