Specifications
Pictured Size
2.25 x 3.05m (7'3" x 10')
Weave
Handwoven flatweave
Materials
Matka Silk
About This Rug
In many ways this rug subverts the expectations of what a flatweave should be and what a silk rug should be. It uses vertical lines and small circles, design choices traditionally avoided in contemporary flatweaves. It also makes virtues of the resulting dovetails and irregularities, putting the weavers artistry upfront.
The silk is matte not shiny and the surface of the rug is very textured rather than the smooth surface traditionally associated with silk. This is the result of the use of Matka silk, which is produced by harvesting the silk worm cocoon after it has metamorphosed, meaning the silk worms are not harmed in the production process.
