Like the vast indigo depth where the atmosphere gives way to infinite black, this composition holds a profound stillness. Concentric bands of deepest blue and faint, charcoal-grey pool across the field, mimicking the cool, dark gradient of a nocturnal sea looking out past the shoreline into open space. Subtle, uneven bands of undyed flax yarn interrupt the solid blue, like the faint, dusty edges of distant star systems barely caught in the loom's light.
The four-lobed lattice structure is almost entirely dissolved here, only occasional, delicate gilt-yellow wool and silk threads outlining a ghostly segment before fading back into the deep indigo wool. Each variation in color, each softly irregular shape within the weave, is a testament to the weaver's steady hand working at the edge of comprehension. This is a quiet, encompassing presence, a piece that seems to draw in the room's light and reflect it with quiet gravity, bringing the cosmic deep into grounding proximity underfoot.
Craftsmanship
Each piece in the Astral collection is hand-knotted in Kathmandu, Nepal by master artisans using time-honored Tibetan weaving techniques. Astral Deep is constructed with 90% new zealand wool, 10% mulberry silk, achieving a surface that rewards both the eye and the hand.
Details
Construction: Hand-knotted, single weft
Weave: Tibetan Highland Weave
Material: 90% New Zealand wool, 10% mulberry silk
Knot Count: 140 KPSI
Pile Height: 8mm
Traffic Rating: High traffic, all areas
Estimated Delivery: 18-22 weeks
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