Marks & Spencer
Asiatic Kaya Vida Vintage Style Flatweave Rug - MED - Green, Green
£104
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Description
This vintage-style flatweave area rug from the Kaya Vida range adds timeless elegance to your home. The synthetic material ensures durability while maintaining a soft texture underfoot. Its distinctive ombre effect creates visual interest and depth, making it a striking centrepiece for any room. The rectangular shape fits perfectly in living spaces or under dining tables. Please note, returns on this item are only accepted by post. This item cannot be returned to a store.
Our Stylist Says
This vintage-style flatweave rug is a versatile piece that adds character without overwhelming a space. I love how its muted green tone makes it easy to incorporate into various colour schemes, from neutral and minimalist interiors to more eclectic and layered looks. It works particularly well in living rooms or bedrooms where a relaxed, lived-in vibe is desired. For practical styling, pair it with natural textures like wood or rattan furniture, and consider layering with smaller throws or cushions in complementary shades to enhance its vintage charm. Its flatweave construction makes it easy to clean and perfect for high-traffic areas, ensuring both style and functionality are covered.
Anaya Kapoor
Flitch Interior Stylist
Dimensions
Dimensions can be found on Marks & Spencer's website here
About Marks & Spencer
History and Expansion
Marks and Spencer, often lovingly called "Marks and Sparks" or "M&S", has been a staple in the UK market since its founding in 1884. Over the years, the brand has seen tremendous growth, with 1,064 stores across the UK and an additional 406 locations worldwide as of 2023.
Historically, M&S was celebrated for its commitment to selling British-made goods, pioneering the "St Michael" brand in 1928 which honoured its co-founder Michael Marks.
As they grew, M&S maintained its reputation for quality, fair value, and innovative customer policies, even allowing returns with full cash refunds regardless of purchase date.
Clothing & Home Business Endeavours
In recent years, M&S has focused on modernising its Clothing & Home business, striving to offer contemporary, stylish products that resonate with their 22 million customers.
A noteworthy move was their acquisition of Jaeger in 2021, a brand that shares a founding year with M&S. Under M&S's umbrella, Jaeger remains an independent brand, renowned for its timeless elegance, and is now available on M&S's website and in select M&S stores across the UK and Ireland.
Sustainability and Innovations
Throughout its existence, Marks and Spencer has demonstrated commitment to improving customer experience and sustainability.
In the 1950s, they introduced hygiene training for canteen staff, and by the 1960s had implemented thermostatically controlled refrigerators for enhanced energy efficiency.
M&S has been at the forefront of many retail innovations, from introducing "sell by dates" in the early '70s to enhance food quality, to banning smoking in all their stores as early as 1959 due to fire hazards.
The brand's long standing dedication to quality, customer relations, and sustainability remains evident in their practices today.
