SERA HELSINKI : WOVEN RUG COLLECTION

SERA HELSINKI

WOVEN RUGS

The woven rugs are made by using a traditional Ethiopian rug making techniques, making a 'kilim style' rug that is very flat with no pile. There are several designs which incorporate raised pile and fringe in patterns, such as the Laine, Vuoristo, E-1027 and Nurja.

With the natural lanolin of the wool retained and very tight dense method of weaving, a super durable and very stain resistant rug is created. To produce a woven rug of 6 m², it requires two artisans one week. The rugs are 50% natural cotton and 50% wool

WEAVING METHOD

The making of a woven rug begins by stretching cotton warps on the loom. The wool thread is taken through the warps one by one by hand. The wool thread is bitten tightly into place across using a tool called a bitter. To finish the fringe is cut straight and the rug is steamed to cleanse any impurities.

NATURALLY STAIN RESISTANT WOOL

Using only very gentle cleansers the wool is not stripped of its natural oils and protection from the elements and the insulation that it provides the sheep. With the natural lanolin of the wool retained and very tight dense method of weaving, a super durable and very stain resistant rug is created. Woven rugs, even pure white can be placed under dining tables and rooms used by pets and children. The rugs are suitable for commercial use and can be done in custom sizes.

WOVEN RUG COLLECTION