Small chunky woven squares arranged in horizontal rows create a waffle-like ribbed surface across this rug — an all-over basketweave in solid warm taupe beige that gives real tactile depth while keeping the design completely calm. The result is a rug that feels substantial underfoot and photographs as texture rather than pattern, which makes it one of the easiest pieces to place in a room that already has plenty going on. Warm taupe also softens cool tiled and grey-toned interiors in a way pure grey never does. From the Fuwwa Collection, 100% polypropylene with a jute look, fringed, made in Egypt, indoor use. Sizes 80 x 150cm to 200 x 290cm.
Specifications
| Sizes | 80 x 150 cm, 160 x 230 cm, 200 x 290 cm |
| Colour | Solid warm taupe beige |
| Design | All-over dense basketweave texture |
| Material | 100% polypropylene, jute look |
| Finish | Fringe |
| Use | Indoor |
Buying guide
Chunky basketweave is comfortable and durable, but the raised squares collect crumbs more than a flat weave — vacuum weekly on a low setting rather than fortnightly, and shake smaller sizes out. Warm taupe is the right choice where a room feels cold: grey tiles, white walls, metal furniture. Under a dining table, a flatter weave is easier to clean, so consider this for a living room or bedroom instead. Use a pad on hard floors, rotate twice a year, and comb the fringes rather than vacuuming them.
How it compares
Against the corded rib Fuwwa, the basketweave is chunkier and more tactile. Against a flat weave, it feels far better underfoot but needs more frequent vacuuming. For a dining room, a flatter rug is the more practical surface.
Frequently asked questions
Does a chunky texture trap crumbs?
More than a flat weave. Vacuum weekly on a low setting and shake out the smaller sizes, and it stays clean easily.
Where does warm taupe work best?
In rooms that feel cold - grey tiles, white walls, metal furniture. It softens them in a way grey cannot.
Is it suitable under a dining table?
A flatter weave is easier to clean under a table. This one suits a living room or bedroom better.
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 Fuwwa Taupe Corded Basketweave Corridor Runner Rug, 3m or 4m
- Oriental Weavers Fuwwa Solid Taupe Corded Rib Jute-Look Rug, 80x150cm to 200x290cm
- Oriental Weavers Fuwwa Beige Grey Fine Linear Stripe Rug, 80x150cm to 200x290cm
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.
Does a chunky texture trap crumbs?
More than a flat weave. Vacuum weekly on a low setting and shake out the smaller sizes, and it stays clean easily.
Where does warm taupe work best?
In rooms that feel cold - grey tiles, white walls, metal furniture. It softens them in a way grey cannot.
Is it suitable under a dining table?
A flatter weave is easier to clean under a table. This one suits a living room or bedroom better.
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.