Composition begins with the slow drift of shadow across a vast, pale field, an expansive surface where natural, undyed fibers create subtle, linear shifts in tone rather than defined patterns. The surface is not flat: the dense hand-knotting introduces micro-textures, like fine sand shifts or the grain of board-formed concrete. The colors are those of close earthen neutrals, a field of bone and pale stone traversed by barely perceptible ridges of weathered silt.
This is a contemplative piece of material honesty, where the complex hand-dyeing of the fibers creates a mineral variation that responds quietly to the play of light throughout the day, shifting from cool morning shadow to warm afternoon calm. Its restrained presence anchors a minimal room, bringing monastic quiet to the floor through deep, quiet texture. The hand-knotted structure provides lasting, material substance.
Craftsmanship
Each piece in the Solano collection is hand-knotted in Kathmandu, Nepal by master artisans using time-honored Tibetan weaving techniques. Distant Strata is constructed with 95% tibetan wool, 5% wild mulberry silk, achieving a surface that rewards both the eye and the hand.
Details
Construction: Hand-knotted, Tibetan long-knot technique
Weave: Dense Tibetan Highland Weave
Material: 95% Tibetan wool, 5% wild mulberry silk
Knot Count: 140 KPSI
Pile Height: 6mm
Traffic Rating: Moderate traffic, residential common areas
Estimated Delivery: 18-22 weeks
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