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The Collection
About Carpets
The Amini collection is based exclusively on the processing of wool, silk and viscose, materials obtained from natural
textile fibers, of animal or vegetable origin. This aspect, in addition to the appreciation of local traditions and con-
stant commitment towards ensuring safe working conditions, mean that Amini remains a business concern based on
sound ethical principles and environmental sustainability.
Tibetan wool
Obtained from the shearing of sheep bred at over three thousand meters of altitude in uncontaminated environments,
Tibetan wool is sorted, carded and spun by hand according to ancient tradition. From this procedure a strong yarn is
obtained, with a soft and luminous texture, used by Amini for hand-knotted carpets.
New Zealand wool and blend
Finer and longer compared to common wool, the wool obtained from the shearing of New Zealand sheep has always
been widely appreciated in the furniture and clothing business. These yarns can be successfully declined in different
colors and decorations, and are used for the making of all Amini hand-tufted rugs.
Mohair wool
Obtained from the fleece of the Angora goat, bred in Turkey since ancient times, Mohair wool stands out for its ex-
traordinary sheen and elasticity. Its fine yet strong yarn is used by Amini for the production of the Moroccan Touch
collection - extremely soft and refined rugs that are however capable of lending to the ambience an aura of nomadic
culture that inspires them.
Sardinian wool
The wool obtained from the shearing of Sardinian sheep has always been abundant and available; its thickened fiber
composition makes it resistant and therefore ideal for the production of loom carpets. Sardinian wool is used by Amini
in Gio Ponti’s Lune collection, rugs whose harmony comes from the balance between design, color and the ancient
Sardinian textile tradition.
Natural silk
Obtained from a technique known as silk worm rearing, natural silk originated in China in 2000 BC, but gained popu-
larity worldwide only since 500 AD. An astonishingly lightweight, sleek and shiny fabric, natural silk allows a very fine
and compact knotting, characterized by a particularly high definition of the design.
Bamboo silk
Characterized by a softness and gloss akin to natural silk, the silk obtained from processing the bamboo fiber repre-
sents a cheaper and more sustainable alternative. Hand knotted with wool and cotton, bamboo silk is used in the
production of the Perla series.
Viscose
Viscose rayon is a fiber of regenerated cellulose obtained from the wood pulp, and has a soft and shiny appearance,
much like silk. Used by Amini for the production of mostly solid color carpets, such as Whisper and Atmosphere, which
enhance its extraordinary sheen.
Hemp
Made from the stem of cannabis sativa, typically found in the northern hemisphere, hemp is a particularly resistant
textile fiber and historically appreciated in various areas until the wide circulation of cotton. Entirely made of hemp
through the Soumak weaving, Nema rugs possess a strong tribal character whose defining feature is the pursuit for
the lost roots of history.
Jute
Normally used for carpets, blankets, wrapping cloths and cordage, jute is mainly renowned for its resistance, owing to
the high concentration of woody substances. Production is still prevalent in India and Bangladesh. Jute is one of the
components in the Fiume rugs, where it is interwoven with wool and silk leaves small traces - light billows that recall
the idea of the desert dunes furrowed by the wind.
Seta di bamboo, bamboo silk
Lana nepalese, Tibetan wool
Seta naturale, natural silk
Lana sarda, Sardinian wool
Viscosa, viscose
Canapa, hemp
Juta, jute
Lana neozelandese, New Zealand wool
Lana mohair, mohair wool
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