A border is what turns a piece of floor covering into a defined object, and in a narrow hallway that definition is the whole point. This Kemet runner pairs a linear ribbed centre — a fine horizontal texture that runs the length of the rug — with a tribal geometric border in grey-brown against beige and natural tones. The result frames the walkway and gives a corridor edges it did not have. Made in Egypt from 100% polypropylene with a jute-effect flat weave, low pile, reed 300 and fringed ends, it is built for the traffic a hallway actually gets. Available 300 x 100cm and 400 x 100cm.
Specifications
| Sizes | 300 x 100 cm, 400 x 100 cm |
| Material | 100% polypropylene with jute effect |
| Design | Linear ribbed centre with tribal geometric border |
| Colours | Beige and natural with grey-brown border |
| Construction | Flat weave, low pile, reed 300, fringed |
| Origin | Made in Egypt |
Buying guide
Bordered runners need to be sized carefully, because a border that runs under a door or is cut off by furniture loses its purpose. Measure the clear run between doorways and choose the size that fits within it — 300cm for shorter corridors, 400cm for longer ones. Leave an even margin of floor on both sides so the border reads as a frame. Use a non-slip pad, vacuum weekly on a low setting, comb the fringes by hand and rotate end to end twice a year. In a hallway with a busy floor tile, a bordered design helps separate the runner visually from the pattern underneath.
How it compares
Against an all-over pattern, a bordered runner looks more formal and defines the walkway more strongly — but it must fit the space properly. Against the plain striped Kemet runners, this has more structure. In a very short hallway, an unbordered design is more forgiving of imperfect sizing.
Frequently asked questions
Why does a border need careful sizing?
A border acts as a frame. If it runs under a door or is cut off by furniture, the framing effect is lost and the runner looks misplaced.
Does it work over patterned floor tiles?
Yes - a border helps separate the runner visually from a busy tile pattern underneath, which an all-over design does less well.
How much floor should show either side?
An even margin on both sides, usually 10-20cm, so the border reads as a deliberate frame.
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 Jute-Look Corridor Runner Rug with Tribal Border and Fringe, 3m or 4m
- Oriental Weavers Kemet Striped Corridor Runner Rug in Grey and Beige with Fringe, 3m or 4m
- Oriental Weavers Kemet Dotted Stripe Corridor Runner Rug with Fringe, 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.
Why does a border need careful sizing?
A border acts as a frame. If it runs under a door or is cut off by furniture, the framing effect is lost and the runner looks misplaced.
Does it work over patterned floor tiles?
Yes - a border helps separate the runner visually from a busy tile pattern underneath, which an all-over design does less well.
How much floor should show either side?
An even margin on both sides, usually 10-20cm, so the border reads as a deliberate frame.
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.