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Circular Hand-Knotted Mat

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Name: Circular Hand-Knotted Mat
Brand: Exotic India
SKU: KC13
Price: 95.00 USD
Availability: InStock

$109

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Specifications

	KC13
	Pure New Zealand Wool on Cotton169 Knots Per Sq. Inch
	1.3 ft x 1.3 ft
	Weight 500 gm

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	Returns and Exchanges accepted within 7 days
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Easy Returns

Return within 7 days of
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Fully Insured

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100% Handmade

All products are
MADE IN INDIA.

Elevate Your Space with Artisan Craftsmanship

Infuse your home with a touch of timeless elegance and handcrafted beauty with this exquisite circular mat. Meticulously woven by skilled artisans, this piece is more than just a floor covering; it's a statement of refined taste and a celebration of traditional craftsmanship. The intricate floral design, radiating outwards from a central medallion, adds depth and visual interest to any room. The rich color palette, featuring warm reds, earthy greens, and creamy neutrals, creates a welcoming and inviting atmosphere. This mat serves as a captivating focal point, enhancing the aesthetic appeal of your living room, bedroom, or any space in need of a touch of artisanal charm.

Unparalleled Quality and Materials

Crafted from the finest materials, this mat is designed to stand the test of time. The soft, luxurious feel underfoot comes from the use of pure New Zealand wool, renowned for its exceptional quality, durability, and natural lanolin content, which provides stain resistance and a beautiful sheen. The wool fibers are meticulously hand-knotted onto a sturdy cotton foundation, ensuring both longevity and comfort. With an impressive density of 169 knots per square inch, this mat boasts exceptional detail and a tightly woven structure that minimizes shedding and maximizes resilience. Each knot is a testament to the artisan's skill and dedication, resulting in a piece that is both beautiful and built to last.

Versatile Style and Placement

This versatile mat effortlessly complements a variety of interior design styles, from classic and traditional to eclectic and bohemian. Its circular shape adds a touch of visual intrigue, softening sharp corners and creating a sense of harmony within the room. Perfectly sized at 1.3 feet in diameter, it's ideal for use as an accent rug beneath a coffee table, as a decorative mat in a reading nook, or even as a unique wall hanging. The delicate fringe detailing adds a touch of playful texture, further enhancing its visual appeal. Whether you're looking to add warmth and character to a small space or create a captivating focal point in a larger room, this mat is the perfect choice. Its exceptional quality and timeless design make it a cherished addition to any home.

From Fiber to Finery: Unveiling the Craftsmanship Behind Handmade Rug Creation

A carpet serves as a textile floor covering and can be seen in almost all Asian homes. European nations also are fascinated by their beauty and thus hand-knotted carpets are in great demand all over the world. A carpet typically consists of an upper layer of fabric and backing attached to it. Carpets can be made in any color by using dyed fibers. Different types of motifs and patterns are fabricated or embroidered on the fabric to beautify the floor. Indian craftsmen make carpets in such a way that every piece bears designs with attention to detail. Bright colors and high-quality fabric are used for their production.

Hand-knotted carpets are made using different types of techniques such as the Turkish knot (symmetrical), Persian knot (asymmetrical), Jufti Knot (tied around four warps instead of two), or Spanish knot (solo warp symmetrical). Common materials used in the making of the finest carpets are cotton, silk, wool, and jute.

1. Wool collection and processing

This is the step in the carpet-making process in which the best quality raw wool is imported or bought from the market. It is then cleaned and any unwanted particles are removed by washing it thoroughly. Now the clean wool is dried in the sun for two to three days.

2. Woolen yarn spinning

Spinning involves a process called carding which is either done on carding rollers run by hand or with the help of a carding brush. This wool is now spun into yarn by spinning it on a spinning wheel, also called a charkha. The thickness of the yarn depends on the type and quality of the carpet to be made.

3. Dyeing yarn

After the yarn is obtained, it is then dyed into different colors as per the requirement. The dyed yarn is now allowed to be sun-dried for at least two days.

4. Designing

Designing a carpet is time-consuming and the most important step. The size, designs/patterns, and colors of the carpet contribute to the overall look of the carpet. The artisan first draws the design on paper and then copies it on graph paper.

5. Weaving (Hand-knotting)

Weaving involves two important parts; weft (dyed yarn) and warp (reeled yarn). The warp yarn is loaded to the vertical loom and the graph paper containing the carpet sample design is put in front of the weaver. Each weft yarn is knotted to each warp yarn by hand. In this way, the whole carpet is weaved and the desired pattern is obtained.

6. Washing

The carpet is now sent for washing multiple times with water and cleansing agents to remove dust and dirt from it.

7. Clipping and Binding

Now any protruding knots and extra threads are cut off using scissors and clippers. Now the craftsmen ensure that all four sides of the carpet and weaves are locked by stitches so that the carpet remains intact and strong.

8. Final washing and drying

The carpet is again washed and dried for the last time to make it appear absolutely neat and clean, ready to be put for sale.

Handmade carpets are often more expensive than those made by machines. It takes a minimum of six months to complete one carpet and this elaborate process involves around 20 - 25 artisans working at the same time.

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