Joan Weissman - Tibetan rug
Item Number: 344
Time Left: CLOSED
Description
A hand-knotted Tibetan wool rug in a 24" square sample size from Joan Weissman Studios.
Tibetan families in Nepal continue a centuries-old tradition, specially adapted for Joan Weissman's modern designs. Master artisans hand-card, spin and dye the lanolin-rich local wool, adding silk for luminous details. After a complex process of warping the loom, they tie rows of knots around a metal rod. Every row of knotted loops is sliced with a blade, creating the characteristic texture of Tibetan weaving. Joan Weissman's standard rugs count 80 knot per inch, providing a refined and tightly woven structure. All the finishing, from trimming to careful washing in herbal soap is done by hand, contributing to the individuality of each Tibetan carpet.
Rugmark certified: no child labor.
Special Instructions
If the winning bidder is a New Mexico resident, this item can be picked up at drop points in Albuquerque, Santa Fe, or Socorro after the auction closes. There will be no shipping charge for those who can pick up their winnings.
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