MATS
WEAVING
Mats are thin rugs made by using a pit loom. As the name suggests, this type of
loom fits in a pit where artisans weave the rug through the aid of special pedals.
In this technique, the mat is weaved parallel to the ground, which helps making
those rugs less dense and stiff. While the warp is kept in tension thanks to two
rows of pegs, the wefts are inserted by hand to create the design. A high level
of craftsmanship is required to obtain those products, marked by the absence of
pile and backing.
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RUGS
PURFLE Ice
RUGS
All Armani/Casa rugs are entirely hand made by Nepalese artisans who master
the traditional technique of hand-knotting. The high density – 100 knots per
square inch – together with the use of many different yarns in terms of color and
composition permits to obtain exceptional quality and aesthetics. To maintain
those high standards, the production process is particularly complex and requires
an average time of 21 weeks.
DYEING AND KNOTTING
The dyeing of the yarns is made by hand and with a constant comparison to
master samples, in order to reduce the discrepancy that naturally occurs from lot
to lot. Once all yarns are ready, artisans begin the knotting: only the most skillful
artisans can work on Armani/Casa designs, since their incredibly rich scales of
shaded colors need frequent changes of yarn that can be managed only by the
best long-experienced knotters.
WASHING AND FINISHING
After the knotting, each rug is washed and dried to revive colors. The drying
phase, in particular, is carried out in open-air environments to avoid aggressive
treatments that could compromise the quality of the fibers. If the carpet features
an accentuated three-dimensionality of the surface, a final scissor-cutting is
performed by hand.
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
As part of the Armani Group, Armani/Casa is particularly sensitive to social
aspects. The brand totally fulfills the Nepalese laws which grant the respect of
the rights of knotters in terms of working hours per day, Monday-to-Friday shifts,
proper wages and age of the employees.
COLORS
The colors printed in this catalogue give only an idea of the actual hue of the final
product. We suggest checking the updated samples available in all our stores.
Always keep in mind that slight color variations may occur from dye lot to dye lot.
DESIGN
To determine the direction in which the design will be developed on rectangular
carpets, please refer to the related technical sheets or pictures in this catalogue.
When ordering a rug, the first size communicated must correspond to the
horizontal dimension (as photographed) of the carpet itself.
SIZES
Due to the handmade nature of our products, a size variation of up to 5% in
relation to the ordered size may occur. Rugs exceeding a total of 27 square
meters have dedicated prices that will be calculated upon request.
SUSTAINABILITY
Armani/Casa mats are made by using yarns colored through a 100% ecological
dyeing process with azo-free hues. They do not contain any harmful substance
for the environment, pets or human beings: our suppliers operate in compliance
to REACH SHVC regulations.
