How to Use jute in a Sentence

jute

noun
  • Instead, purchase a durable jute rug—these are known to stand the test of time, and there are many options available at affordable price points.
    Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 17 Aug. 2024
  • Design a neutral space that’s anything but boring by pairing this greige hue with a white shiplap accent wall, a textured jute area rug, and dark woods that create contrast and bring out the paint color’s warm undertones.
    Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Aug. 2024
  • To hang, cut a length of thick jute and knot one end through a large washer.
    Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Sep. 2023
  • A few yards ahead, machines threw out big rolls of jute.
    Sameer Yasir, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2022
  • Glue on the pinecones, tie on a jute ribbon bow, and add a few cedar sprigs behind the bow.
    Emily Vanschmus, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Oct. 2023
  • The Surya jute rug offers a counterpoint to the turquoise all around.
    Ryan Conner, Dallas News, 27 Apr. 2023
  • Group the pumpkins on your porch steps and adorn a few with jute or gingham bows.
    Megan Boettcher, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Oct. 2023
  • Collages made from oil paint, jute and rough canvas hung on the walls.
    Alex Traub, New York Times, 29 Dec. 2023
  • It's made from cotton and jute rope and stands at 17-inches tall.
    Rachel Simon, PEOPLE.com, 16 May 2022
  • The sides are adorned with small blue yarn balls, and the mats are made from jute material.
    Michelle Love, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Apr. 2023
  • Woven from cotton and jute, the low-pile rug is durable and simple to shake clean.
    Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Mar. 2021
  • The jute and cotton rug continues the pattern and color of the white oak floor.
    Marni Elyse Katz, BostonGlobe.com, 9 June 2023
  • To make: Fold the end of a long length of 3/4-inch manila or jute rope over on itself about 4 inches.
    Charlyne Mattox, Country Living, 14 Sep. 2022
  • The jute rug has an earthy, sandy color, which repeats in the warm leather on the coffee table and stools.
    Emma Bazilian, House Beautiful, 20 Feb. 2018
  • The one dish where Emara doesn’t stray is with his molokhia, an Egyptian staple made from jute leaves.
    Michael Mayo, sun-sentinel.com, 7 Nov. 2019
  • Then, with a large needle, thread through a six-inch piece of black jute, yarn or thin cotton cord.
    Karen Hugg, Washington Post, 13 Oct. 2023
  • Hand woven with softened jute, the gorgeous rug has a half-inch pile.
    Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE.com, 9 Oct. 2021
  • Dressers are made of rattan, tables of wicker, rugs of jute.
    Megan Garber, The Atlantic, 20 Apr. 2021
  • The 8 percent of the loomed rug that is not cotton is all-natural jute, which helps with some grip.
    Lisa Jhung, Outside Online, 3 Aug. 2024
  • The jute twine used to help secure the large planks around the garden perimeter would have been too rough on these tender stems.
    Country Living, 19 July 2011
  • The round shape will always draw the eye and are made from natural jute, making each one unique.
    Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 5 Oct. 2023
  • The sole is crafted from rubber and jute with a fabric upper.
    Daria Smith, Southern Living, 19 May 2021
  • Afterward, punch holes in each snowflake and thread through hemp, jute or cotton twine.
    Karen Hugg, Washington Post, 22 Nov. 2023
  • This handmade nest is made from coconut, coconut fiber, jute rope and straw rope.
    Cody Stewart, Chicago Tribune, 23 Apr. 2023
  • Thinner sturdy rugs can be made of jute, sisal, wool or polypropylene.
    Marni Jameson, The Mercury News, 2 May 2024
  • Once finished, secure the vines into the circular shape with six-inch pieces of jute.
    Karen Hugg, Washington Post, 13 Oct. 2023
  • Spain is considered the birthplace of the espadrille, with the jute sole style dating back as far as the 13th century.
    Nneya Richards, Travel + Leisure, 15 July 2023
  • Large jute or other natural-fiber area rugs will add warmth and a pale color tone to your floors.
    Jennifer Adams, Philly.com, 9 Jan. 2018
  • This is a durable jute tote and the waterproof construction is great for bath toy storage.
    Chris Hachey, BGR, 28 Apr. 2021
  • Roofs were missing, doorways were hung with tarps or jute tents, and piles of nearby rubble had not been moved.
    Pamela Constable, Washington Post, 3 Mar. 2023

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