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Materials, Qualities & Techniques
CUT PILE
With this technique, the yarn
loops are sheared, leaving the pile
upright and the ends exposed,
creating a soft, luxurious touch.
LOOP PILE
When creating this pile, knots
are left uncut, forming natural
loops and producing an
attractive texture.
FLAT LOOP PILE
To create a flat loop pile, the yarn is
knotted directly onto the warp and
left uncut, creating a firmer texture
than the standard loop pile.
CARVING
A highly-specialised technique, rugs are
painstakingly carved by hand at the final stage to
create a design purely through texture depth.
RAISED PILE
Once the rug is woven, the design is trimmed by
hand to different heights, creating an intricate,
three-dimensional quality.
AUBUSSON
An age-old technique developed
in France, Aubusson tapestry
weaves wool and silk threads
around the cotton warps to
create intricate patterns.
CREWELWORK
An ancient embroidery
technique that uses the chain
stitch, which is known for its
ability to form organic shapes
and intricate motifs.
NEEDLEPOINT
This traditional craft is used to
create delicate motifs that are
individually hand-stitched
with wool or silk through a
natural canvas.
