Description
Black Brown Cactus Silk Moroccan Kilim Rug 177x190cm
Gorgeous dark black brown colour palette in medium semi square size of 190cm long and 177cm wide.
This is handmade with premium materials of Cactus silk,
Resistant and very soft to the touch, this kilim rug is hand loomed with real silk of Aloe Vera Cactus cultivated in the Saharan desert. This silk is then colored with herbal dyes and minerals derived from roots, berries, spices, leaves and wood. A 100% artisanal and ecological fabric respecting the ancient Berber tradition.
Even more, Cactus silk are individually loomed by hand. Also known as Sabra, each kilim is unique and tells its own story, their minor handmade imperfections adds to their charms and makes all the beauty of this piece of artisanal art.
It is handwoven in the 1960ies with a simple geometric design in soft muted colours.
The kilim has a flexible handle and is semi lightweight. Depending on the underfloor, it would benefit from an underlay.
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Artisan
It is handwoven by artisan craftswomen from the Berber tribes in the Atlas Mountains.
It is flat woven with a slick look and elegant feel to it.
It has a soft geometric pattern in ochre, red and whites.
It has a semi square size of 177×190 with tassels both ends.
Handwoven rugs
Typical for handmade rugs is that they do not necessarily have perfect symmetrical designs. They have imperfections in design and this is also part of the charm of handwoven rugs and what makes every rug unique.
Tribal rugs
Tribal rugs are made by heart, without any drawing or cartoon to follow. This means the weaver has the freedom to invent the rug while weaving and be the artist of her own creation, instead of ‘simply’ executing a specific drawing or cartoon.
In this rug a symmetrical design is being used with a decorative border woven all around its motifs.
Looking after your rug
It is sensible to give your rug a good shake outside every couple of months and hoover it regularly. Every four or five times you hoover your rug, make sure the reverse is also vacuumed because just as much dust an accumulate there, as on the front.
Stain treatment
The quicker you deal with spills, the less chance there is of it staining. the effective way to treat a spill, for example red wine, is to apply water to begin with to dilute the stain, followed by mopping it with a kitchen towel straight away.
Start from the outside of the stain and work inwards to limit the affected area, but do not rub the stain as this wcan damage the yarn. Once a carpet gets wet, it is important to dry it out thoroughly afterwards, to prevent the wool from rotting.
Don’t use any bleach or chemical treatments as they might take the stain out, but leave a white stain instead. When in doubt, professional carpet cleaning will always remain the best choice. If you need advice on this, pleased get in touch.
Delivery and returns
Your online order will be dispatched with UPS within 5 working days. Worldwide shipping is available with no extra charges to EU after Brexit. You will receive a tracking number once your rug is on its way with a link to track your order.
If you are unhappy about your purchase, for whatever reason, you can return your item within 2 days of receiving your order for a full refund, minus postage costs.
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