The composition begins with a grid of fine, cool gray lines on a pale, bone white field, like architectural steel framing a building of polished stone. Precision cut into this lattice, near the center, is a single block of deep, saturated lapis lazuli. The blue is clean and precise, a quiet authority within the neutral field, echoing the disciplined contrast of a dark gem against a bright setting.
The structure is crisp, the weight carried by geometry and contrast rather than ornament. The material itself provides tactile detail, a low, dense pile offering subtle variations in the natural fibers. This handwoven piece is a study in lapidary light and high contrast, grounded by a clean, architectural border in dark slate, bringing Art Deco structure to a quiet space. The stepped rectilinear rhythm is felt more than seen, a testament to its disciplined weave.
Craftsmanship
Each piece in the Cabochon collection is hand-knotted in Kathmandu, Nepal by master artisans using time-honored Tibetan weaving techniques. STEEL INSET is constructed with 75% new zealand wool, 25% chinese silk, achieving a surface that rewards both the eye and the hand.
Details
Construction: Hand-knotted, double weft
Weave: Tibetan Highland Weave
Material: 75% New Zealand wool, 25% Chinese silk
Knot Count: 160 KPSI
Pile Height: 5mm
Traffic Rating: Moderate traffic, living areas
Estimated Delivery: 18-22 weeks
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