Like the shadowed curve of a planetary eclipse, this handwoven textile explores the silent depths of midnight indigo. A field of dark wool anchors the composition, broken only by a faint, irregular network of lines reminiscent of a celestial lattice.
A deeper, cut-pile border in umbra creates a frame, while subtle, low-pile elements catch a cold light, evoking the barest glimmer of starlight. The varying knot densities across the different wool-and-silk blends create a tactile landscape, a landscape that is both grounded in the loom and poetic in its reach. It is a quiet study in dark tones, a piece for introspection and stillness, bringing the feeling of the vast night sky into a space.
Craftsmanship
Each piece in the Astral collection is hand-knotted in Kathmandu, Nepal by master artisans using time-honored Tibetan weaving techniques. Umbra Shimmer is constructed with 75% semi-worsted new zealand wool, 25% hand-spun mulberry silk, achieving a surface that rewards both the eye and the hand.
Details
Construction: Hand-knotted, Tibetan long-knot technique
Weave: Nepalese Highland Weave
Material: 75% semi-worsted New Zealand wool, 25% hand-spun mulberry silk
Knot Count: 140 KPSI
Pile Height: 5mm
Traffic Rating: Moderate traffic, bedroom or study
Estimated Delivery: 18-22 weeks
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