Sometimes a room needs a rug that says nothing. The Fuwwa is exactly that: a solid taupe greige with an all-over corded rib texture, where fine dense raised cords run horizontally across the surface to give warmth and depth without a pattern. That makes it the right choice under patterned furniture, in a room with strong artwork, or anywhere you want the floor to be calm. Woven from 100% polypropylene with a jute look, made in Egypt and finished with short fringe tassels, it is built for indoor use. Three sizes: 80 x 150cm as a bedside rug, 160 x 230cm and 200 x 290cm for living rooms.
Specifications
| Sizes | 80 x 150 cm, 160 x 230 cm, 200 x 290 cm |
| Colour | Solid taupe / greige |
| Material | 100% polypropylene, jute look |
| Design | All-over corded horizontal rib texture |
| Finish | Short fringe tassels, reed 300 |
| Origin | Made in Egypt |
Buying guide
A solid rug is the safest choice in a room that will change around it. Taupe greige sits between warm and cool, so it works with both timber and grey tiles, and the rib texture stops it looking flat the way a plain woven rug can. For a bedside, the 80 x 150cm size covers the strip where your feet land; for a living room, size up so the front legs of the seating sit on the rug. Vacuum on a low setting, comb the fringes by hand, and rotate twice a year. Use a pad on hard floors.
How it compares
Against a patterned rug, this recedes and lets furniture and art lead. Against a flat plain weave, the corded rib gives shadow and depth. Against real jute, it offers the same natural look with far better stain resistance and no shedding.
Frequently asked questions
Which size suits a bedside?
80 x 150cm covers the strip where your feet land. For a living room, size up so the front legs of the seating sit on the rug.
Does a plain rug look flat?
The corded rib texture prevents that - it catches light and gives depth without introducing a pattern to design around.
Is taupe warm or cool?
Greige sits between the two, which is why it works with both timber furniture and grey tiles.
Do you deliver outside Nairobi?
Yes — same-day delivery within Nairobi and countrywide shipping to Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Eldoret and beyond, with payment by M-Pesa or on delivery.
Pairs well with
- Oriental Weavers Kemet Beige Double Border Waffle Mesh Jute-Look Rug, 80x150cm to 200x290cm
- Oriental Weavers Oria Greige Overlapping Circles Geometric Jute-Look Rug, 80x150cm to 200x290cm
- Timeless Woven Ribbed Corridor Runner Rug in Natural Beige, 3m or 4m
Available at WIMU Kitchen, Nairobi. Same-day Nairobi delivery · countrywide shipping (Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Eldoret) · pay by M-Pesa or on delivery. Questions? WhatsApp +254 758 157 035.
Last updated: 1 May 2026
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Quick answers from the WIMU Kitchen team. Need more help? WhatsApp us or email orders@wimukitchen.com.
Which size suits a bedside?
80 x 150cm covers the strip where your feet land. For a living room, size up so the front legs of the seating sit on the rug.
Does a plain rug look flat?
The corded rib texture prevents that - it catches light and gives depth without introducing a pattern to design around.
Is taupe warm or cool?
Greige sits between the two, which is why it works with both timber furniture and grey tiles.
Do you deliver outside Nairobi?
Yes — same-day delivery within Nairobi and countrywide shipping to Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Eldoret and beyond, with payment by M-Pesa or on delivery.