The tendency for one edge to differ from the other is a stylistic holdover from original working textiles that had an end that was comprised of a flat woven section with slits to accommodate a rod or rope and allow it to slide open for access to the tent
And then there is the magic at the border: the field pattern does not conclude — it vanishes
Bold New Concept in Modern Rugs From Rug Star
The highland Ghanzi wool sourced form the mountainous region between Afghanistan and Pakistan brings a depth of texture unique to these hand-knotted masterpieces in their own right
this modern interpretation opts for earthier hues of camel and green while staying faithful to the original designs that have made these a long-standing classic traditional rug in homes the world around
Qashqaii 2.1 Fall2019 The tendency for one edgeIn a world full of beautiful objects, why design another rug collection? How can it be fresh and relevant? Those questions inspired THIS IS A MILLINGER + HOWELLS RUG, a series of 7 wool and silk pieces designed by architect Michael Howells, colorized by textile expert and collector Christiane Millinger, and hand knotted by exceptional artisans in Nepal. Bold, blurred color saturated designs spin off a central axis, suggesting otherworldly topographies