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OKA

OKA, Alarik Rug 244x305cm - Indigo, Rugs, Cotton

£1,295

Colour: Blue, Cream and beige

The Alarik rug, with its rich blue pattern, honors Barbro Nilsson's exquisite textile artistry. Created by hand-turning yarn on a wheel and immersing it in dye, the color becomes vibrant and unique to each thread. This yarn is sun-dried, enhancing its individuality. Vertical neutral threads form the base on the loom, while colorful horizontal threads are meticulously woven in. The kilim weave showcases a complex and artful design.

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Original Product Description:

The Alarik's blue pattern was designed in celebration of the beautiful textiles of Barbro Nilsson. To make each rug, yarn is first turned by hand on a wheel, dipping it into a vat of dye that gives it its colour, then it is hung to dry in the sun, giving every single thread individual characteristics. Neutral-coloured yarn is then pulled tight vertically on a loom and different coloured threads are intricately woven horizontally into a pattern by hand. This type of kilim weave requires a huge am