Posts Tagged ‘Handknotted Carpets’
The Thread of Creation: The Art of Handknotted Wool Rugs
In the crafting of our fine handknotted wool rugs, throughout the process a variety of artisans demonstrate their mastery. With the wool harvested, spun, and dyed, only the final step remains: the delicate tying of the knots. This carefully honed artistic process, perfected over thousands of years, allows the boon of the whole team’s expertise…
Read MoreThe 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,…
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