The shag pile descends from the Anatolian tulu, a pile-heavy yatak rug woven for warmth on the floors of Central Anatolian winter rooms. The form crossed into mid-century interior design through Scandinavia and California in the 1960s, and the long-pile rug has been a fixture of the modern living room ever since.

Two weavers at the loom for around five weeks. The piece is hand-built throughout, from the carding of the fleece through the small-batch dyeing of the yarn to the final shearing pass that brings the surface to a uniform finish. The slight irregularities in the field are the visible argument for the hand process.

The composition

The composition rests on a gray register. The figures move across the field at a measured density, with the negative space holding as much weight as the marked geometry. The colour will continue to settle across the first months of use, as the wool oxidises against ambient light and the dye finds its final saturation. The colour relationships in the field will tighten as the wool settles into the foundation across the first months of use.

The piece in a room

The piece sits naturally inside a primary living arrangement. The composition is sized to be read whole from a standing position at the doorway and rewards close approach in equal measure. Pairs with mid-tone walls, warm wood, brass and stone; reads cleanly against pale lime-finished plaster and against polished concrete alike.

Care

Both faces of the rug carry the design, so flip the piece end for end every six months for even wear and to refresh the side that has taken the traffic. Vacuum on a low setting weekly with the beater bar disengaged. Spot clean spills with cold water and a mild detergent, blotting from the edge inward. Have the rug professionally dry-cleaned every three to four years to clear the weft of accumulated dust and restore the colour.

Reference

• Medium: handmade synthetic yarn
• Dimensions: size as listed
• Construction: hand-made on a vertical loom
• Hands: 2 makers, around five weeks
• Pile: medium pile, hand-spun yarn
• Origin: India

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