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A large and creative part of designing a rug is deciding on the right texture to express its pattern and character. This requires not only an artistic eye, but also technical knowledge of wool, spinning, knot size, pile and construction. When all these elements come together and sit right, the result has a natural harmony and charm.
This rug is a beautiful example. Rather than emphasising intricacy, it is woven with large knots and coarse hand-spun wool, allowing the texture itself to become an important part of the design. The simple floral pattern is deliberately understated, while the natural dyes create a quiet combination of soft grey-blue and ochre.
The coarse hand-spun yarn gives the surface depth and movement that cannot be achieved with perfectly uniform machine-spun wool. As the light changes, so does the appearance of the rug, making its simplicity increasingly interesting.
The result is a rug that does not demand attention through complicated patterns or strong colours. Its beauty lies in its material, texture, and restraint, creating a calm, charming presence that can bring peace and comfort to a room.
Material: Coarse hand-spun wool, natural dyes, hand-knotted.
A large and creative part of designing a rug is deciding on the right texture to express its pattern and character. This requires not only an artistic eye, but also technical knowledge of wool, spinning, knot size, pile and construction. When all these elements come together and sit right, the result has a natural harmony and charm.
This rug is a beautiful example. Rather than emphasising intricacy, it is woven with large knots and coarse hand-spun wool, allowing the texture itself to become an important part of the design. The simple floral pattern is deliberately understated, while the natural dyes create a quiet combination of soft grey-blue and ochre.
The coarse hand-spun yarn gives the surface depth and movement that cannot be achieved with perfectly uniform machine-spun wool. As the light changes, so does the appearance of the rug, making its simplicity increasingly interesting.
The result is a rug that does not demand attention through complicated patterns or strong colours. Its beauty lies in its material, texture, and restraint, creating a calm, charming presence that can bring peace and comfort to a room.
Material: Coarse hand-spun wool, natural dyes, hand-knotted.
