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Leopard-Skin Yogic Asana Mat

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Name: Leopard-Skin Yogic Asana Mat
Brand: Exotic India
SKU: KC45
Price: 165.00 USD
Availability: InStock

$190

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Specifications

	KC45
	Pure Cotton121 Knots Per Sq. Inch
	8.0 ft x 2.8 ft
	Weight 7 kg

Delivery and Return Policies

	Returns and Exchanges accepted within 7 days
	Free Delivery

Easy Returns

Return within 7 days of
order delivery.See T&Cs

Fully Insured

All orders are fully insured
to ensure peace of mind.

100% Handmade

All products are
MADE IN INDIA.

Unleash Your Inner Wildcat

Elevate your yoga practice, meditation space, or home décor with this uniquely designed mat. This stunning piece brings a touch of the exotic and powerful into your everyday life. Forget the mundane; embrace a bold statement that reflects your vibrant personality and love for the untamed beauty of the natural world. It's more than just a mat; it's a conversation starter, a piece of art, and a grounding influence all rolled into one. Imagine the energy this magnificent feline will bring to your daily practice, inspiring strength, flexibility, and grace.

Handcrafted with Care

This isn't mass-produced. Each mat is meticulously handcrafted using pure cotton, ensuring both comfort and durability. The intricate design is brought to life through 121 knots per square inch, a testament to the skill and dedication of the artisans who created it. Feel the difference of quality craftsmanship under your feet, knowing that you are supporting a tradition of excellence. The use of cotton provides a soft, natural surface that's perfect for yoga poses or simply relaxing upon.

Perfect Dimensions for Versatile Use

Measuring 8.0 feet in length and 2.8 feet in width, this mat provides ample space for a variety of activities. Whether you're flowing through sun salutations, finding your center in seated meditation, or simply looking to add a touch of wild elegance to your living room, this mat is the perfect size. Its generous dimensions ensure you have plenty of room to move and stretch comfortably, while its unique shape makes it a striking focal point in any room.

A Statement Piece for Your Home

More than just a functional item, this is a true statement piece that adds character and personality to any space. Place it in your living room as a rug, in your meditation space as a grounding focal point, or even hang it as a unique wall tapestry. Its eye-catching design and bold presence will transform any room into a sanctuary of style and serenity. The vibrant colors and lifelike depiction of the leopard make it a conversation starter and a reflection of your unique taste. Let it inspire you every day, reminding you to embrace your inner strength and beauty.

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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