Weaving

Weaving transforms threads into textiles through the ancient interplay of warp and weft, where every pass of the shuttle builds warmth and pattern. The artisan begins by warping the loom—stretching parallel threads under tension—then rhythmically interlaces weft threads over and under, beating each row tight for density and strength. Afghan rug-makers knot richly dyed wool around warps in geometric patterns, trimming the pile for durability, while Algerian artisans weave flat kilims with bold tribal motifs. From traditional backstrap looms, ancestral motifs find expression in the playful yathra blankets of Bhutanese weavers and the vibrant textiles of the hill tribes of South-East Asia. Born from natural fibres—superior wool from the highlands, silk, locally grown cotton and hemp—these textile are hand dyed in small batches using environmentally friendly, often natural, dyes. Each handwoven piece bears the rhythm of human hands—the subtle adjustments in tension, the evenness of edges—carrying forward techniques refined over generations.