Imagine the gradual shift from dawn to twilight captured in a single textile: this handwoven piece is an exercise in restrained complexity. Woven from a blend of raw handcarded wool and a significant proportion of fine silk, it features a smooth, low-profile surface punctuated by extremely fine, horizontal ribbing that creates a quiet texture.
The palette is a monochromatic study in soft grey, moving subtly from an extremely pale, cool slate at one end to a warmer, more saturated charcoal at the other. This gentle gradient is achieved not through precise dye fields, but by the natural, inherent variations within the unbleached silk and the careful, slow-pace blending of wool and silk fibers on the loom. The result is a fluid composition that feels both rooted in natural materials and exceptionally refined, offering a soft, almost imperceptible tactile quality underfoot that whispers of modern luxury.
Craftsmanship
Each piece in the Mica collection is hand-knotted in Kathmandu, Nepal by master artisans using time-honored Tibetan weaving techniques. Tonal Drift is constructed with 65% unbleached tibetan silk, 35% handcarded highland wool, achieving a surface that rewards both the eye and the hand.
Details
Construction: Hand-knotted, single weft
Weave: Ghiordes knot
Material: 65% unbleached Tibetan silk, 35% handcarded highland wool
Knot Count: 180 KPSI
Pile Height: 5mm
Traffic Rating: Moderate traffic, bedroom or formal study
Estimated Delivery: 18-22 weeks
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