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Part 1 of a 2-part view into making a custom Tibetan rug, from Silk Road Weaves. Part 1 is about origins, materials, and more.
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Fine Hand Knotted Tibetan Rugs : Collections and Custom fine hand knotted Tibetan rugs : collections and
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Presenting…
Part 1 – A View Within…Process and materials of making a hand knotted Tibetan rug
Silk Road Weaves, made in Nepal…entirely by hand…only by adult artisans
Each rug from Silk Road Weaves carries an individually numbered RugMark/GoodWeave certification label.
Silk Road Weaves is a proud member of GoodWeave/RugMark , an internationalnonprofit organization dedicated to ending child labor
certifies rugs made without child labor
Silk Road Weaves is a proud member of GoodWeave/RugMark , an internationalnonprofit organization dedicated to ending child labor
certifies rugs made without child labor rescues and educates working children
Each rug from Silk Road Weaves carries an individually numbered RugMark/GoodWeave certification label.
Silk Road Weaves is a proud member of GoodWeave/RugMark , an internationalnonprofit organization dedicated to ending child labor
certifies rugs made without child labor rescues and educates working children builds a marketplace for humanitarian products
Each rug from Silk Road Weaves carries an individually numbered RugMark/GoodWeave certification label.
The Journey – from inspiration to you
Beyond our sumptuous textures and lustrous colors, the underlying quality that permeates each piece
is the thread that links you to each design…The Human Connection
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The Journey – from inspiration to you
Our commitment to socially responsible design: No child labor.
• As a member of RugMark/GoodWeave we contribute a percentage of each sale to support
the ongoing efforts to end child labor in the rug industry.
• Each rug from Silk Road Weaves is certified by RugMark/Goodweave, an independent agency.
Beyond our sumptuous textures and lustrous colors, the underlying quality that permeates each piece
is the thread that links you to each design…The Human Connection
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Carding woolThe Human Connection
Spinning wool
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Photo: © Romano 2007
Rolling yarn
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Photo: ©Romano 2007
Weighing wool
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In the graphing area
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Translating the design to the graph for weaving, done by hand .
Shown: FLORA : Herbal Toss / Springing I and II
This is the process for all designs. Note the yarn card,with actual yarns of the colors indicated on the plan.
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The Human Connection
Photo: ©Romano 2007
Sign at a RugMark approved weaving company
Photo: ©Romano 2007
Children in school, not at work…thanks to RugMark—and you,
when you purchase a RugMark/Goodweave – certified rug from Silk Road Weaves.
Photo: ©Romano 2007
Translation and Process: from design to delivery
The following slides present an example of creating just one of the rugs in the LOOPY Collection.
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There are quite a few different versions of this particular design, from 50 knot all wool,to 100 knot wool with silk.
The following slides present an example of creating just one of the rugs in the LOOPY Collection.
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Translation and Process: from design to delivery
There are quite a few different versions of this particular design, from 50 knot all wool,to 100 knot wool with silk.
The following slides present an example of creating just one of the rugs in the LOOPY Collection.
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Some of the designs in LOOPY also include fiber of the Allo plant, creatingunique textures and colorations.
Translation and Process: from design to delivery
There are quite a few different versions of this particular design, from 50 knot all wool,to 100 knot wool with silk.
The following slides present an example of creating just one of the rugs in the LOOPY Collection.
The newest additions to this group are LOOPY/GEMS, with tonal and textural varietiesfrom neutral to vivid, in a mix of lustrous fibers and colors.
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Some of the designs in LOOPY also include fiber of the Allo plant, creatingunique textures and colorations.
Translation and Process: from design to delivery
Personal involvement with each design.
Checking the graph for LOOPY designs
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Weaving progress
Note the full-size “map” of the design, that indicates the color and textures to be used.
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Size: 8 x10Translation and Process: from design to delivery
Washing
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Washing
After washing, the rug is attached to special frames, and will dry in the sun.
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Detailing
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The finished rug
The Human ConnectionTranslation and Process: from design to delivery
LOOPY : Meandering 8 x 10 Wool, with wool loop texture lines 100 knots per square inch
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Shown: illustrations
New variations:
LOOPY – GEMS
Versions in wool + silkTextural variations100 knot
Behind the many beautiful greens in our yarn palettes is the actual “green” nature of rugs from Silk Road Weaves
Himalayan wool, Silk, Himalayan allosustainable, renewable materials
Green – more than a beaut i fu l co l o r
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Behind the many beautiful greens in our yarn palettes is the actual “green” nature of rugs from Silk Road Weaves
Himalayan wool, Silk, Himalayan allosustainable, renewable materials
Hand carded, Hand Spun, Hand Dyedhand made from start to finish
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Green – more than a beaut i fu l co l o r
Behind the many beautiful greens in our yarn palettes is the actual “green” nature of rugs from Silk Road Weaves
Himalayan wool, Silk, Himalayan allosustainable, renewable materials
Hand carded, Hand Spun, Hand Dyedhand made from start to finish
Beautiful undyed fibers make a unique natural statement
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Green – more than a beaut i fu l co l o r
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Green – more than a beaut i fu l co l o r
Two from the Simply Natural CollectionAbove: Striations: 100 knots Allo and Silk
Right: Natural Sun: 150 knot Sunpat
No Dye! Just Simply Natural Sophisticated Beauty
Essential Materials
Himalayan wool• High-altitude and lanolin-rich, with 6” to 9” long-fiber structure• Prized for it’s texture, durability, and luster that increases over the years
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Silk : the fibers thatrespond so beautifully toall types of dyes
Just a few of our 200 standard colors, to begin with…
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Essential Materials
Allo, Girardinia diversifolia : a wild-growing, renewable resourceAllo fiber is the longest known plant fiber, and has a high tensile strength and water resistance.
Essential Materials
Allo, Girardinia diversifolia : a wild-growing, renewable resourceAllo fiber is the longest known plant fiber, and has a high tensile strength and water resistance.
Allo : Giant Nepalese stinging nettle
* occurs naturally in damp woodland above altitudes of 1500 meters
* grows to a height of 3 meters, much taller than our native nettles
* processed and used in many cultures for both fine clothing and for coarser fabrics
Essential Materials
Allo, Girardinia diversifolia : a wild-growing, renewable resourceAllo fiber is the longest known plant fiber, and has a high tensile strength and water resistance.
Processing : 6 steps before weaving
1. Remove the fiber from the inner part of the plant
Allo : Giant Nepalese stinging nettle
* occurs naturally in damp woodland above altitudes of 1500 meters
* grows to a height of 3 meters, much taller than our native nettles
* processed and used in many cultures for both fine clothing and for coarser fabrics
Essential Materials
Allo, Girardinia diversifolia : a wild-growing, renewable resourceAllo fiber is the longest known plant fiber, and has a high tensile strength and water resistance.
Processing : 6 steps before weaving
1. Remove the fiber from the inner part of the plant
2. Strip off the bark (bark can be used for basketry)
Allo : Giant Nepalese stinging nettle
* occurs naturally in damp woodland above altitudes of 1500 meters
* grows to a height of 3 meters, much taller than our native nettles
* processed and used in many cultures for both fine clothing and for coarser fabrics
Essential Materials
Allo, Girardinia diversifolia : a wild-growing, renewable resourceAllo fiber is the longest known plant fiber, and has a high tensile strength and water resistance.
Processing : 6 steps before weaving
1. Remove the fiber from the inner part of the plant
2. Strip off the bark (bark can be used for basketry)
3. Soften the fiber: simmer the inner bark overnight in
a solution of water and wood ash
Allo : Giant Nepalese stinging nettle
* occurs naturally in damp woodland above altitudes of 1500 meters
* grows to a height of 3 meters, much taller than our native nettles
* processed and used in many cultures for both fine clothing and for coarser fabrics
Essential Materials
Allo, Girardinia diversifolia : a wild-growing, renewable resourceAllo fiber is the longest known plant fiber, and has a high tensile strength and water resistance.
Processing : 6 steps before weaving
1. Remove the fiber from the inner part of the plant
2. Strip off the bark (bark can be used for basketry)
3. Soften the fiber: simmer the inner bark overnight in
a solution of water and wood ash
4. Beat the fiber then rub with oil to make it easier to separate and tease for spinning
Allo : Giant Nepalese stinging nettle
* occurs naturally in damp woodland above altitudes of 1500 meters
* grows to a height of 3 meters, much taller than our native nettles
* processed and used in many cultures for both fine clothing and for coarser fabrics
Essential Materials
Allo, Girardinia diversifolia : a wild-growing, renewable resourceAllo fiber is the longest known plant fiber, and has a high tensile strength and water resistance.
Processing : 6 steps before weaving
1. Remove the fiber from the inner part of the plant
2. Strip off the bark (bark can be used for basketry)
3. Soften the fiber: simmer the inner bark overnight in
a solution of water and wood ash
4. Beat the fiber then rub with oil to make it easier to separate and tease for spinning
5. Dry fiber in the sun
Allo : Giant Nepalese stinging nettle
* occurs naturally in damp woodland above altitudes of 1500 meters
* grows to a height of 3 meters, much taller than our native nettles
* processed and used in many cultures for both fine clothing and for coarser fabrics
Essential Materials
Allo, Girardinia diversifolia : a wild-growing, renewable resourceAllo fiber is the longest known plant fiber, and has a high tensile strength and water resistance.
Processing : 6 steps before weaving
1. Remove the fiber from the inner part of the plant
2. Strip off the bark (bark can be used for basketry)
3. Soften the fiber: simmer the inner bark overnight in
a solution of water and wood ash
4. Beat the fiber then rub with oil to make it easier to separate and tease for spinning
5. Dry fiber in the sun
6. Use a hand spindle to spin the fiber for weaving
Allo : Giant Nepalese stinging nettle
* occurs naturally in damp woodland above altitudes of 1500 meters
* grows to a height of 3 meters, much taller than our native nettles
* processed and used in many cultures for both fine clothing and for coarser fabrics
Essential Materials
Allo, Girardinia diversifolia : a wild-growing, renewable resourceAllo fiber is the longest known plant fiber, and has a high tensile strength and water resistance.
Processing : 6 steps before weaving
1. Remove the fiber from the inner part of the plant
2. Strip off the bark (bark can be used for basketry)
3. Soften the fiber: simmer the inner bark overnight in
a solution of water and wood ash
4. Beat the fiber then rub with oil to make it easier to separate and tease for spinning
5. Dry fiber in the sun
6. Use a hand spindle to spin the fiber for weaving
7. Combine with wool and silk for an amazing texture!
Allo : Giant Nepalese stinging nettle
* occurs naturally in damp woodland above altitudes of 1500 meters
* grows to a height of 3 meters, much taller than our native nettles
* processed and used in many cultures for both fine clothing and for coarser fabrics
Essential Materials
About the Collections
Each Silk Road Weaves collection is based on a design theme
Please see the Part 2 Slide Show for inspiration and design views
The variations that Barbara continues to develop can be simple or complex.
Some variations within a particular collection might include
runner or other shape
changing the existing design for scale and emphasis
color, texture, fiber combinations
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Weaving a few LOOPY samples
Cross-WeavingA more complex, labor-intensive technique.
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Cross-WeavingA more complex, labor-intensive technique.
Only the most skilled adult artisansuse this traditional weaving method.
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Weaving a few LOOPY samples
Cross-WeavingA more complex, labor-intensive technique.
Only the most skilled adult artisansuse this traditional weaving method.
The resultmore durable, heirloom-quality carpets.
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Weaving a few LOOPY samples
Weaving LOOPY : Soft Tide 5x7
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Photo: ©Romano 2007
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Photo: ©Romano 2007
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Please view the Part 2 Slide Show for a view into
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