How to Remove Creases from a Rug

Hi there, Friends! Have you ever ordered a rug online only to receive it with creases? During Amazon's Prime Day sale a few months ago, I got a great price on a hand woven jute rug. I had been looking for some time for a 6 ft round one in my price range, so I was thrilled. Unfortunately, it was shipped folded and arrived with a noticeable crease down the center...

Previously, most round rugs I've seen have been 5 ft, but I needed 6 ft to accommodate the breakfast table in my kitchen, so I decided to try to remove the crease myself instead of returning it. It took me a few tries and a little time, but I found a solution. Here's the before and after: 

First, I tried using weight to relax the crease, placing heavy yearbooks across it. I left them for several days...

...but despite what I read, it didn't help much at all! 

What did work was pressing the crease with an iron. Note: Since jute may be more durable than some rug fabrics, please exercise caution before applying heat to your rug. 

I recommend using the iron's dry setting and a spray bottle of water to mist the crease before pressing it in sections 5 seconds at a time. Also, you may need to repeat the process a few times. I did, and it worked! 

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Here's a closer peek at my simple centerpiece featuring garden blooms in vintage vessels. You can find more views from my vintage kitchen (and more flowers) here!