Some things change the way we live and breathe at home. At first glance, a living room rug is just a simple decorative element. And yet, when it is carefully thought out, respectfully woven, and charged with meaning, it becomes much more than that. At Nunamae, we believe that a rug can tell a story - your story, our story, and the story of a gentler world.

It all begins in northern Portugal, where craftsmen dance their hands on wooden looms, perpetuating ancient skills with tenderness and precision. Each carpet we create is a unique piece, woven slowly, without haste. No mass production here, no frantic pace. Just the calm of the mastered gesture, and the beauty of the transformed material.

But what makes our living room rugs so special is what they are not. They are not made from new fibres from a voracious industry. They are not the product of a fast, impersonal and polluting system. No. They were born from what would otherwise have been thrown away: cotton scraps, carefully recovered in Portuguese textile workshops. These scraps, which many people ignore, become the thread that binds us together in a new creation. An act of resilience, of rebirth, almost poetic.

In a living room, a rug marks a presence. It welcomes bare feet in the morning, children's games and evening confidences. It absorbs silence and laughter and gives a soul to the space. When it's made from recycled cotton, when it carries within it the memory of other fabrics, it becomes even more alive. It becomes a discreet witness to your everyday life, while carrying with it a promise: to respect what surrounds us.

And because we want beauty to be accessible, without compromise, our rugs are also designed to last. Their natural softness is combined with surprising strength. They're easy to wash, and adapt to the seasons and moods. They are lightweight and discreetly elegant. Never garish, always just right.

Choosing a Nunamae living room rug is much more than an aesthetic choice. It's a way of living, of slowing down, of restoring value to the handmade, to proximity, to intention. It's about rejecting the disposable, the soulless, in favour of the real thing. It's about bringing a little of that warmth to your home that can't be bought off the shelf.

Our rugs tell the story of yesterday's actions, today's commitments, and the hope of a more respectful tomorrow. They're not there to follow a trend, but to create meaning, to accompany you for a long time, in all simplicity.

So when you walk on them, barefoot, you might feel something different. That mix of gentleness and conviction, that tenderness woven into every line. And you'll know that you've made a beautiful, good and right choice.

1. What is an eco-responsible Nunamae rug?

A Nunamae eco-responsible lounge rug is made from natural or recycled materials such as regenerated cotton or cotton-jute blends. By reusing existing fibres, we avoid the production of virgin cotton, thus saving thousands of litres of water and a lot of energy related to the cultivation, bleaching and industrial processing of new cotton.

2. What materials are used in living room carpets?

• Recycled cotton: soft, lightweight, machine washable at 30°C.
• Cotton-jute blend: robust, natural, not machine washable.
• Natural wool: warm and dense, for a more textured feel (dry cleaning recommended).

3. Are all carpets machine-washable?

No. Only 100% recycled cotton rugs can be machine-washed at 30°C. Jute and wool carpets should not be immersed in water: dry cleaning or vacuuming is recommended.

4. How long do recycled cotton carpets last?

Thanks to the quality of the recycled fibres and the dense weave, our carpets are designed to last for many years, even with frequent washing. They retain their colour and shape while remaining soft to the touch.

5. Are the rugs suitable for homes with children or pets?

Yes, especially recycled cotton carpets, which are :

• hypoallergenic
• easy to wash
• Soft and supple, yet resistant to everyday use.

8. What is the real environmental impact of a Nunamae rug?

By choosing a Nunamae eco-responsible lounge mat, you :

• save thousands of litres of water (no need to grow new cotton)
• reduce energy consumption linked to traditional industrial processes
• support local production in Portugal, respecting craftsmanship and the circular economy