Vanilla-Cream Wall Hanging cum Carpet with Ari-Embroidered Animals

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Vanilla-Cream Wall Hanging cum Carpet with Ari-Embroidered Animals

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Name: Vanilla-Cream Wall Hanging cum Carpet with Ari-Embroidered Animals
Brand: Exotic India
SKU: SCD13
Price: 205.00 USD
Availability: InStock

$236

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Specifications

	SCD13
	Pure Cotton Canvas
	62 inch x 36 inch

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	Returns and Exchanges accepted within 7 days
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100% Handmade

All products are
MADE IN INDIA.

A Whimsical Tapestry of the Animal Kingdom

Transform your living space with this handcrafted textile, a stunning fusion of art and utility. This piece is more than just a decorative accent; it's a window into a whimsical world, brought to life through the meticulous art of Ari embroidery. Imagine the gentle grace of a deer grazing amidst lush foliage, or the majestic presence of a lion surveying its domain. Each of the six panels that comprise this item tells its own story, featuring a different animal rendered in vibrant colors and intricate detail. The design showcases a diverse collection of animals. A regal lion, a poised deer, a sturdy horse, another horse with a plaid pattern, a tall camel, and an impressive elephant. All are rendered with a unique and charming sensibility. The use of color is deliberate and evocative, creating a captivating visual narrative that is both playful and sophisticated.

Craftsmanship and Materials

The entire piece is crafted from pure cotton canvas, providing a sturdy and durable base for the embroidery. The soft, vanilla-cream backdrop allows the colors of the embroidered animals to truly pop. The Ari embroidery technique involves using a specialized hooked needle to create a chain-stitch effect, resulting in a textured and dimensional surface that is pleasing to the eye and to the touch. Each stitch is carefully placed, demonstrating the skill and dedication of the artisans who created this piece. The edges are finished with playful tassels, adding a touch of whimsy and visual interest.

Versatile Decor for Any Space

This piece is designed to be versatile, fitting seamlessly into a variety of décor styles. Whether you choose to hang it on a wall as a striking tapestry or lay it on the floor as a unique carpet, it is sure to become a focal point in any room. Its whimsical design makes it perfect for a child's bedroom or playroom, adding a touch of playful charm. However, its sophisticated craftsmanship and artistic merit also make it suitable for more formal living spaces, where it can serve as a conversation starter and a reflection of your unique taste. Its substantial size ensures that it makes a statement, while its soft color palette ensures that it complements, rather than overwhelms, your existing décor. This textile is not merely a decorative item but a work of art that will bring joy and personality to your 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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