THE WEAVE · MATERIALS
Wool and silk behave differently in the hand, on the loom and over time. Understanding the material changes how a carpet is seen.
01 / WOOL
Wool gives a carpet body. Its quality depends on breed, climate, fibre length, preparation and spin. Good wool responds to light without appearing glossy and develops character through use.
Explore wool carpets↗02 / SILK
Silk allows a weaver to work at a finer scale. Its surface changes with the direction of light, revealing different values and a precision suited to complex drawing.
Explore silk carpets↗03 / COLOUR
Traditional palettes draw on plant, mineral and insect sources, often layered through repeated dyeing. Variation within a colour can give the field its depth and rhythm.
