Rugsville Diamond Jute Southwestern Dhurrie Carpet 8'0" x 4'11"

The dhurrie is the Indian flatweave equivalent of the kilim, traditionally woven on horizontal pit looms in cotton and wool. The structure is graphic by definition, the design held by the weave rather than printed onto it. A flatweave is a textile in the strict sense. The pattern is the structure, not a layer applied on top of it. That is why this kind of rug remains contemporary in any room, regardless of how often the surrounding furniture changes around it. The form has been refined for centuries and shows no sign of dating.

3 weeks at a horizontal pit loom under a single weaver. The neutral pattern is held by the weft itself, with no pile and no knot. Cotton warp, dyed jute weft, hand-twisted fringe at both ends.

The composition

Neutral weft worked across a hidden warp. The flat structure makes the rug fully reversible and gives it the kind of disciplined surface that suits contemporary architecture. The flat profile means both faces are usable, although the front carries the cleaner finish. The jute weft was hand-dyed in batches before weaving, which is why the neutral reads with depth rather than as a uniform print. The colour variation between batches is part of the visual signature of the form.

The piece in a room

5' × 8' (152 × 244 cm) works under a flat-scale lounge, a primary bedroom, or a six-seat dining table. The flat profile slides under low furniture without bunching. The drawing pairs cleanly with mid-tone walls in clay, putty, or oat. Architecture in stone or wood lets the rug carry the colour. Plan the placement so a band of bare floor frames the rug. The structure reads better with air around it than fitted to the architecture. Pairs well with reclaimed timber, polished concrete, and limewashed walls.

Care

Vacuum weekly with suction only, never a beater bar, which can pull the weft. Blot spills with a clean cotton cloth. A flatweave can be lifted and shaken out of doors, which is part of the reason it has survived as a household textile for centuries. Professional clean every three to four years. Stored flat or rolled rather than folded, the rug holds shape indefinitely.

Reference

• Medium: hand-woven jute, flatweave
• Dimensions: 5' × 8' (152 × 244 cm)
• Construction: weft-faced flatweave
• Hands: 1 weaver, ~3 weeks
• Origin: India

Free shipping across India. Cash on delivery. 7-day exchange. The rug ships rolled in protective wrap.