Loribaft
242 cm x 177 cm
Nr. 18306

Plain Loribaft, off white with border

Place of origin

Lori rugs have colorful imaginative geometric patterns. Modern Lori today usually have plain and monochromatic designs. Loris usually come in natural shades of cream, brown and grey. But there are also loris in vivid yellow, red or blue. Still today, the traditional stylized and geometric patterns from the everyday life of the nomads, such as goats, camels, dogs, plants or people, can be found in the patterns of Lori rugs. The geometric pattern and the jovial colors make for a pleasant, warm living atmosphere. Lori rugs are a finer version of the Gabbeh, knotted by the Lurs, a tribe in southwest Persia (also Loristan). They are also known as Loribaft. The suffix "baft" stands for "knotted". Translated, Loribaft means Lurs knot.

Patterns

The pile is a plain off white. The simple design is understated, but can also provide a great design accent. The monochrome appearance of this rug fits perfectly in any environment.

The edge of the rug is decorated with an edging (border). The border forms a beautiful contrast to the center.

The luxuriant flower motifs of this Loribaft are elegant and varied. The graceful vegetative symbols representing flowers, leaves and branches are artfully intertwined.

Material

The pile of this Loribaft is made of a durable mixture of wool and viscose. Viscose also acetate silk or rayon is generally obtained from the natural product of cellulose, in other words from the raw material, wood. In India the cellulose mass is obtained from bamboo. In an elaborate process, the pulpy cellulose is pulled into a continuous textile yarn. This is why viscose is also referred to as the continuous filament yarn. Because of the silky sheen of the yarn, viscose obtained from bamboo is also called "Bamboo Silk". The colloquially used designation "artificial silk" is not permitted under the German Textile Labelling Act TKG. The weft and warp threads of this Loribaft are made of cotton. This versatile material is tear-resistant and stretchable and, therefore, ideal for a durable backing fabric.