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Nepal rug | 250 x 223 cm | Nr. Z-1114

Sale price490,00 €
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Nepal rug

Craftsmanship and timeless elegance come together in this rug in purple. A knot density of approx. 120,000 knots per m² makes the elaborate workmanship visible – right down to the finely worked details. At 250 × 223 cm it is perfectly placed as a living room rug. Colouring and texture give any room a homely, exclusive note – a one-of-a-kind piece that will last for years.

Delivery time 2 days
Origin Nepal
Dimensions 250 cm x 223 cm (= 5.58 m²)
Construction hand-knotted
Material Pile: wool
knots 120.000
Condition pre-owned, but in very good condition (cleaned & restored)
Edition one-of-a-kind piece

Origin

Rugs have only been knotted in Nepal since 1959, following the flight of the Dalai Lama and the Tibetans who accompanied him. From 1966 onwards, under the guidance of the committed Zurich importer Jo Iten-Maritz, these displaced people were taught to knot rugs in the Tibetan tradition using the customary patterns. Once the rug designs were adapted to contemporary Western taste, Nepal's knotting output rose considerably. The central trading hub is the capital, Kathmandu. Most of the production workshops are based here as well.

Nepal rugs are knotted using a special technique. During knotting, a kind of continuous knot is looped in a line around a rod, so that a horizontal row of loops is formed. Once the rod is completely covered with these loops, they are cut open from above in that section, so that the pile fans out and a velour surface is created. In the end, the knot takes on the form of a Persian knot. This rapid method is only possible, however, because Nepalese-Tibetan rugs are largely plain and barely patterned over wide areas.

Material

The pile of this Nepal rug was hand-knotted from high-quality new wool. New wool is obtained by gently shearing sheep. New wool is a renewable, natural raw material with a whole range of impressive qualities: thanks to the natural lanolin content of the wool, the surface repels droplets of water and is therefore naturally protected against dirt. Wool also offers excellent thermal insulation, helps regulate the indoor climate and dampens sound.

The weft and warp threads of this Nepal rug are made of cotton. This versatile material is tear-resistant and elastic, which makes it particularly well suited to a hard-wearing foundation.

Condition

You are not the first to take a liking to this Nepal rug. It has had owners before you who valued and used it. Some areas of the rug are discoloured. It was knotted around 26. We have cleaned it thoroughly and restored it with great care. Despite its age, it is therefore in very good condition.