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Cotton Dhurrie with Vegetable Motifs

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Name: Cotton Dhurrie with Vegetable Motifs
Brand: Exotic India
SKU: KC41
Price: 135.00 USD
Availability: InStock

$155

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Specifications

	KC41
	Cotton
	6.5 ft x 4.6 ft
	Weight 6 kg

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Bringing Nature Indoors

Infuse your living space with the understated elegance of this handwoven dhurrie rug. More than just a floor covering, this piece is a testament to the art of traditional weaving, blending rustic charm with subtle botanical motifs. Its unique design and earthy color palette make it a perfect addition to a variety of interior styles, from bohemian and contemporary to farmhouse and minimalist. It's an effortless way to introduce warmth and character into any room.

A Study in Design and Craftsmanship

The rug features a spacious, light-colored rectangular center, providing a serene backdrop for your furniture and décor. Enveloping the central area is a border in warm tan, meticulously adorned with stylized vegetable motifs. These motifs, which evoke a sense of nature and tranquility, are punctuated by a border consisting of rectangles of alternating dark brown and light gray. At the corners, you'll find simple geometric shapes in various earth-tone colors. A wider, solid border of the same warm tan frames the inner border, creating a layered effect that adds depth and visual interest. This rug isn't merely functional; it's a work of art that tells a story of traditional craftsmanship and artistic expression.

The Beauty of Cotton

Crafted from high-quality cotton, this dhurrie offers a soft and comfortable feel underfoot. Cotton is a natural and durable fiber, ensuring that the rug can withstand everyday wear and tear. Its breathable qualities make it ideal for year-round use, keeping your feet cool in the summer and adding a touch of warmth in the winter. The lightweight nature of cotton also makes the rug easy to move and clean.

Versatile Placement and Styling

With dimensions of 6.5 ft x 4.6 ft, this rug is perfectly sized for a variety of spaces. Place it in your living room to anchor your seating arrangement, in your bedroom to add a cozy touch, or in your entryway to welcome guests with style. Its neutral color palette and understated design make it incredibly versatile, complementing a wide range of furniture styles and color schemes. Whether you're looking to create a relaxed and inviting atmosphere or a sophisticated and refined space, this dhurrie rug is the perfect foundation.

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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