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The Thread of Creation: Coloring Wool with Nature’s Palette
A forgotten art, it can be easy to ignore the dyes that capture the dazzling tones of nature’s palette when coloring the wool for each thread of a fine carpet. For centuries, dyemasters have passed down meticulously perfected recipes through generations. These writings provide instructions to transform everyday plants into dazzling hues. At Orley Shabahang,…
Read MoreThe Thread of Creation: Handspinning Wool for Durability and Beauty
In this modern world, omnipresent machines attempt to replicate the skill of human hands. The work may be faster or cheaper, but there can be no substitute for the dexterity of fingers in many arenas, particularly those that prize fine craftsmanship over expediency or cost. To produce the skeins of yarns required for each handknotted…
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