Like the cold, particulate residue of ground stone settling in a ceramic basin, this weave captures a moment of suspended silt. A heavy, grey base field of undyed wool, textural and matte, is activated by intermittent threads of darkest charcoal silk that appear and vanish in shallow horizontal movements.
The surface is not a flat plane; its slight, raw variation holds the light unevenly, reflecting a quiet complexity similar to damp flagstone or riverbed sediment. Near the shorter edges, the proportion of dark silk increases subtly, not forming a crisp border but rather a denser gathering of shadow, grounding the composition. This hand-knotted structure offers a dense, tactile weight underfoot, a foundational piece that prefers subtle material articulation to overt pattern.
Craftsmanship
Each piece in the Tincture collection is hand-knotted in Kathmandu, Nepal by master artisans using time-honored Tibetan weaving techniques. Basalt Wash is constructed with 85% undyed high-altitude wool, 15% charcoal silk, achieving a surface that rewards both the eye and the hand.
Details
Construction: Hand-knotted, Ghiordes knot
Weave: Turkish Flat Weave Hybrid
Material: 85% undyed high-altitude wool, 15% charcoal silk
Knot Count: 110 KPSI
Pile Height: 5mm
Traffic Rating: High traffic, entryways and dining rooms
Estimated Delivery: 18-22 weeks
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