Wrought Iron Size:6x9 spun and knotted by hand

spun and knotted by hand

artisans who create these works of art carefully coordinate each woven line of New Zealand wool to create the Herringbone effect native to the Soumak rug

Handsome and inspired by Southwestern design

also shown in 2'10" x 6

A 4x6 foot rug requires approximately 250 hours to complete

Wrought Iron Size:6x9 spun and knotted by handThis collection is created through a joint venture between a Salt Lake rug company and a cooperative of Tibetan refugees in Katmandu, Nepal. The raw wool is brought into Nepal from Tibet, where sheep live at high altitudes in extreme conditions that result in some of the finest wool in the world. Rich in lanolin, this wool boasts very strong fibers. Once in Nepal, the wool is washed and hand spun. After the wool is dyed, the rugs are hand knotted on