LIMO Junior LMJU21 Modern Wool Handmade Carpet

A modern field at this scale is a graphic decision. The pattern survives the size because the proportion of figure to ground was set before the first tuft was pulled and held to right through the long weeks of construction.

Two tufters and a finisher worked the canvas in India for 4 to 5 weeks. The wool was pushed through a stretched cotton primary with a hand-held tufting gun, anchored with natural latex on the reverse, and finished with a cotton scrim. The final shear was done by hand to give the pile a uniform plane and to relieve the pattern from the field by exactly the depth needed for the drawing to read at the right scale.

The composition

Neutral grounds the field. The modern pattern holds the centre. The shear depth is calibrated so the figure sits two millimetres above the ground, which is what makes the pattern legible at sofa distance. Up close the relief reads as a quiet sculptural surface rather than as a flat graphic.

The economics

Hand-tufted wool sits between flatweave and hand-knotted on the price ladder, and at this scale it is the most economical way to bring a serious wool surface into a room without committing to the years and the budget that hand-knotting requires. The rug uses the same New Zealand wool that sits on the higher tiers; what you save is loom time, not material.

The piece in a room

Built at the size as listed, the rug suits a kid's room, a study, a reading corner, or a small bedroom. A flexible ground for most palettes; pairs comfortably with both cool and warm rooms. The neutral field pairs comfortably with painted wood furniture and fabric headboards.

Care

Weekly vacuum on suction only. Spot-clean with a damp cloth and a small amount of mild detergent worked from the outside in. Schedule a professional dry clean every two to three years to keep the surface even. Initial shedding is normal and clears within a month, after which the pile holds its density.

Reference

• Medium: hand-tufted wool, latex bonded, cotton scrim
• Dimensions: as listed (as listed)
• Pile: hand-sheared wool
• Hands: 2 tufters and 1 finisher, ~4 to 5 weeks
• Origin: India

Complimentary shipping anywhere in India. Cash on delivery available. 7-day exchange.