These rugs were never meant to shout for attention — they’re designed to be lived with.
Made From What’s Already There
They’re made in Portugal using cotton offcuts from the garment industry — fabric that already exists, cut into strips and hand-worked into small rugs by artisans we work closely with. Because of that, the colours are never identical. We can guide the overall feel, but we can’t control every detail.
And I like that.
Each small rug ends up slightly different, shaped by what was available at the time it was made. There’s something honest about that — slower, more considered, and far removed from mass production. They feel like objects with a past, rather than something made to look perfect on a shelf.
Made for Everyday Living
They’re also incredibly easy to live with. I use them bedside my bed, in the bathroom, and in the smaller corners of the house where a full rug would feel too much. They work beautifully as a bedside rug, a bathroom runner, or a small accent rug, adding warmth and texture without overwhelming a space.
They’re soft underfoot, practical, and machine washable — the kind of thing you don’t have to think twice about using every day. I like that they feel relaxed rather than precious. They’re made to be lived with, moved around, and thrown in the wash when needed.
Soft, Quiet Colour
The colours tend to fall into soft, natural tones — creams, blushes, gentle neutrals — the sort that sit easily in a home and work well with a calmer, more minimalist way of living. They don’t shout for attention, but they do make a room feel finished.
Why They Belong at The Small Home
For me, these small rugs really capture what The Small Home is about:
Thoughtful materials, small-batch making, and everyday objects that make a home feel warmer and more lived in.
They’re not perfect.
They’re not uniform.
They’re just well made — and made to be used.
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