FACTS ABOUT THIS RUG • The design was created from photos taken by Rachel John at Westonbirt Arboretum in October 2003. • The design works equally well in contemporary and traditional environments - almost a chameleon in it's ability to adapt.
• Colours include red, mauve, purple, gold, yellow, beige, brown, russet and much more for a deeply rich constantly evolving colour throught each stitch.
• Size 2100 x 140o mms (83 x 55 inches). 25 mms (1 inch) thick.
• Weight 10 kg (22 lbs).
• Made Jan – March 2004.
• 50-60 strands of varied ply used to create a medium density stitch.
• Over 300 different wools used in this rug.
• Mixed Fibres 70% Wool, 30% mixed fibres eg cotton, silk, acrylic.
• The body of the rug is hand knitted/crocheted on handmade needles and crochet hook - made by Rachel. The tassels are hand knotted.
• Winner of the Enigma Art Gallery Awards 2004 - Textile category presented by Debbie Cripps of Frome (public vote).
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