Sokrat

Description

Proudly flatwoven by skilled artisans using time-honored techniques, in Bhadohi, India

Dimensions: 4’5″ x 7’2″ (135 cm x 218 cm)

Natural inconsistencies are inherent in these unique, handcrafted rugs

Proudly flatwoven by skilled artisans using time-honored techniques, in Bhadohi, India

Natural inconsistencies are inherent in these unique, handcrafted rugs

• Only one in stock
• 100% wool on cotton warp
• Dimensions: 4’5″ x 7’2″ (135 cm x 218 cm)
• Thickness: approximately 0.15” (3-4 mm)
• Color palette: cream, puce brown, cadmium red

Motifs

• Diagonal lines weave and intersect, forming a grid-like pattern
• Abrash adds visual depth and texture in its variation in color and tone

The Materials

Wool is known for its beauty as well as its natural benefits. These include a hydrophobic layer which repels dust and dirt, and lanolin which both provides its trademark luster and protects the fiber from breaking or shedding. It’s woven onto a sturdy cotton warp for added durability.

The Maker

We partnered with a small, family-run company who put their flatweave expertise to use on majestic looms made of hundred-year-old timber.

• We recommend that you regularly vacuum your rug to remove dirt and grime. Depending on how heavily your rug is used, just once or twice a month is adequate. Too much vacuuming can wear down the knots and fibers more quickly. If you have a suction attachment on your vacuum cleaner, use that instead of a rotary vacuum.
• Every few months, you’ll also want to flip your rug over and vacuum the back to get the grit out of the foundation of the rug. It also helps to rotate your rug once a year to ensure even wear over time.
• Every 3-5 years, we recommend getting your rug professionally hand-washed. Please do not take it to get steam or dry cleaned—this will almost certainly damage the rug! Hand-washing requires the use of a pH-balanced shampoo, worked into the rug by hand with a soft-bristled brush, before being rinsed thoroughly. This process should be repeated a few times.
• In case of spills:
  • Blot the spill until it is dry, but do not add liquid. Consult an Oriental rug specialist immediately for cleaning. Adding liquid can make it harder to remove stains, and can even extend them further. This is because moisture travels along the fiber, so in rugs with horizontal fibers (like flatweaves), it can get trapped.