IKAT RUGS Ikat, or ikkat, is a dyeing technique used to pattern textiles that employs resist dyeing on the yarns prior to dyeing and weaving the fabric. In ikat the resist is formed by binding individual yarns or bundles of yarns with a tight wrapping applied in the desired...
ZIEGLER RUGS Ziegler rugs are sometimes also known as Chobi rugs or Peshwar rugs. Production of these rugs takes place in Afghanistan, Pakistan, India, Turkey and China. Each of these regions produces there own unique style ranging from hand knotted to machine loomed. ( A Ziegler rug in our York showroom...
KILIM RUGS At EMMA MELLOR HANDMADE RUGS one we have a passion for the humble Kilim. We love them, soft wool natural dyes and geometric designs that are timeless. There is something for everyone. Kilims are produced by tightly interweaving the warp and weft strands of the weave to...
Buying December 2016. We have just returned from selecting and checking on production of our new 2017 stock. This last trip took us to Peshawar in northen Pakistan and the surrounding areas that are rich in rug production and wool dyeing. Natural kilim rugs that have just been washed. These are...
Collection Update : Berber Rugs From the Atlas Mountains. We have just updated our collection of Berber rugs with our latest selection from Morocco. We will be listing these online but if you have a specific size requirement please CONTACT US and let us know as we might have one...
