Wind Driven Lodge Mamluk design (ancient Egypt)

Mamluk design (ancient Egypt)

There is a variation in the weave not found with machine spun yarns (see "What is a Tibetan Rug

very dense – is unsurpassed in the world of handmade rugs

now woven in a durable and hardwearing Soumak construction that will hold up for generations

The expertise required of the weaver to knot this very complex design is hard to fathom

Wind Driven Lodge Mamluk design (ancient Egypt)This rug is part of our Shibouri Collection of Tibetan rugs (designed by famed dyemaster Sara Goodman) which are based in the Japanese ikat dying techniques. Handknotted in Nepal with handspun, vegetal dyed, long staple Tibetan wool. Originally designed with the traditional blues and ivories, this is a custom color rug that can be done using any colors. Also available in custom sizes. Need a special size? This rug can be made in custom sizes and