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Collection of Leftover Sari YarnSari Silk yarn collected from sari weavers in the South of India. This is leftover/ discarded yarn from weaving saris.
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Sorting into Color FamiliesThe sari silk yarn is sorted into color families: Ivory / Neutrals; Beiges / Browns; Blues / Greens; Reds / Oranges; Pinks / Purples; Multi / Colourburst; Greys / Charcoals. You can see many hues of colour, because of the multi colored saris. |
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SpinningThe color sorted yarn is spun into threads.These spools of threads are then used for the weaving process. |
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From Inspiration and Sketch, to DesignThe pattern is translated from sketch to software.
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BlueprintThis is then made into a lifesize blueprint, and sent to the weavers. |
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Hand KnottingThis blueprint is used to hand knot each carpet. The blueprint is like an outline of a coloring book, within which the weaver does each knot. Which hue and speckle goes where, is determined by the weaver. Depending on the carpet size and timeline, 2-4 weavers at a time can work on a carpet. |
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Washing and FinishingOnce completed, the carpet is then sheared, finished and washed. |
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Quality ControlThe carpet is then checked for the highest quality and finishing standards by our production head. |
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Delivery to StudioThe examined carpet is then sent to our studio, where it is displayed. |
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Curated Narrative and Interior DesignClients come in and select a carpet, around which a narrative and interior story is further woven and completed. |
