SPECIFICATIONS
SKU:
EL-029-006
ART TYPE:
Hand Felted and Handmade using the Namda Process
MATERIAL:
100% Sheep Wool
DIMENSIONS:
(L * W * H) = (30.5 * 17.9 * 0.5) Inch
COLOUR:
Multicoloured
PRODUCT WEIGHT:
565 grams
PACKAGE CONTENT:
1 Mat
NOTE:
s product has been made by hand and may have slight colour or design irregularities that are natural outcomes of the human involvement in the process.
-As this product is hand-felted & handmade, there might be a slight color or design variation, which is natural and hence makes the product unique.
-Do not use brush to clean the mat.
-Do not Bleach.
DESCRIPTION
"Step into luxury with the trending collection of decorative doormats from our collection. With soft bristles, these doormats foster traditional designs with modern contemporary twists. From neutral brown tones to complement any interior to bold colours and repeating prints, select a mat to sit on an exterior door step creating an inviting environment for both guests and residents. It has been handwoven in cotton wool by our artisans from interiors of the country."
FEATURES:
-Perfect to be put in your bedroom or living room.
-Can also be used as a bedside mat.
-The mat is long lasting & durable since it's made from 100% sheep wool.
-Hand-felted in 100% sheep wool.
-Hand-felted & Handmade using the Namda process.
-Comes in multicolour.
-Comes in the following dimensions: 30.5" (L), 17.9" (W), 0.5" (H) Inch in size.
-Gentle hand wash using the regular water. For drying, roll the mat and rest it against the wall or place it on the floor upside down. Some color may discharge after washing which is natural. No color will intermingled on the floral design after washing.
-Do not use brush to clean the mat.
-Do not Bleach.
-This product has been made by hand and may have slight colour or design irregularities that are natural outcomes of the human involvement in the process.
CARE INSTRUCTIONS
Gentle hand wash using the regular water. For drying, roll the mat and rest it against the wall or place it on the floor upside down. Some color may discharge after washing which is natural. No color will intermingled on the floral design after washing.
MANUFACTURING PROCESS
"The mat is handmade using Namda process, a rare and unique craft originating in the Mughal era, wherein splendid floor pieces are made from 100% sheep wool (white or dyed) by practice of felting the wool rather than weaving it. This art is quite popular in Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh and Rajasthan.
Namda is made by felting of wool rather than weaving it. Wool is spread evenly in a thick layer on a grass mat or jute mat and sprinkled generously with soap water. The mat is then rolled tightly and tied up with a rope and compressed by way of rolling to-and-fro on the floor with the help of hands and feet for about an hour which allows fusing together of the fibre technically known as €˜fibre to fibre€™ fusion. The rope is then untied, and the mat unrolled to discover the well-shaped Namda. This plain Namda is then embroidered with the beautiful Kashmiri Aari Embroidery. Washed and dried, this Namda is already a marvel.
For making a patterned Namda, the craftsmen need to felt in the design into the Namda fibre itself. This involves a dual process of felting. First, a pattern is laid on the grass or jute mat which is then surfaced with wool spread evenly with the help of a broom locally called €˜manzyen€™. Then the same process of sprinkling soap water and rolling of the mat is again carried out. On untying, it reveals a beautiful Namda drawn over with colourful patterns."
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