Khotan Handwoven Transitional Rug, J71437
Khotan Handwoven Transitional Rug, J71437
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Size: 6' 1" X 8' 11"
SKU: J71437
Pile Fiber: Wool
Surface: Pile
Age: New
This Indian rug features a Khotan design and falls under the transitional style category. The background is a soothing seafoam color, complemented by a salmon border. Teal serves as the main color, creating a vibrant yet harmonious palette. The rug is crafted with wool on a cotton foundation, combining materials that offer durability and a soft texture.
The rug's production involves meticulous processes, all completed in Jaipur, including final washing and multiple finishing steps. Chromium dyes are employed for their accurate color reproduction, light fastness, and consistency, especially beneficial for the antique finishing these rugs undergo. Predominantly woven by smaller contractors, the designs and pre-dyed, hand-spun wools are distributed to villages mainly outside Jaipur, though some are as distant as Bikaner. Weavers, who are compensated per square meter, typically work from their homes using asymmetrical Persian knots, a technique prevalent in Rajasthan for centuries. This knotting method contributes to the rug’s ribbed texture.
The wool used is a blend of Ghazni wool imported from Afghanistan and South African wool. The double-wefted foundation includes a thick, densely packed bottom weft and a finer, white upper weft, threaded loosely to reveal brighter yarn once the rug is sheared. This technique gives the rug an antiquated appearance, with white speckles adding an additional layer of texture and contributing to a lighter visual.
The designs draw inspiration from antique Persian and Khotanese carpets, blending traditional and modern colorations. The rug features a repeating geometric and floral pattern, primarily consisting of stylized flower heads or roundels arranged symmetrically in a grid-like format, interspersed with intricate smaller designs. Its primary colors are muted blue, teal, and peach, with faded white and light brown accents that enhance its antique look.
The border is distinct yet narrow, adorned with small repeating floral and geometric elements consistent in color with the central pattern. This symmetry in design elements results in a balanced and harmonious appearance, presenting a visually complex, pleasing composition.
The rug boasts a knots-per-square-inch (KPSI) of 104, totaling approximately 806,296 individually hand-tied knots, exemplifying the intricate craftsmanship involved in its creation.
PRODUCT INFORMATION
SKU | J71437 |
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Size | 6' 1" X 8' 11" |
Size Category | 6 X 9 |
Shape | Rectangle |
Design | Khotan |
Origin | Indian |
Style | Transitional |
Sub Style | Overdyed & Distressed |
Primary Color | Blue |
Background Color | Seafoam |
Accent Color | Salmon |
Pile Fiber | Wool |
Foundation Fiber | Cotton |
Construction | Handwoven |
Surface | Pile |
Age | New |
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