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Making Rugs By Hand
WOOL
Prized for its softness, warmth and durability,
wool, which is also naturally water-repellent
and flame retardant, has been used by man for
thousands of years. Unusually strong and springy,
our Tibetan wool is spun from the fleeces of
sheep living on the Himalayan plateau at altitudes
of up to 17,000 feet, which makes it exceptionally
rich in lanolin, a waxy substance that provides
natural stain resistance. Once collected, the wool
is hand-washed, and the long fibres are spun into
yarn. Strong, rich in texture and wonderful to
walk on, we believe this is the best wool in the
world for making rugs.
SILK
The first recorded use of silk comes from the 27th
century BC when, according to Chinese legend,
Empress His Ling Shi discovered the glistening
threads by accident. Since then, it has remained
one of the most sought-after materials with no
other fibre displaying such decadent softness and
luxurious shine. The beauty of silk comes from
the unique, prism-like structure found on the
surface of each fibre, which reflects the light and
amplifies colour to great intensity. In addition,
silk is tremendously strong and has been known
to outlast wool in antique carpets.
MATERIALS
High-quality raw materials form the very foundation of all of
our collections, and each design is carefully evaluated so that
the correct yarns are used to bring the finished rug to life.
