Kilim wool rug · Qashqai tribal weaving

The Craft. This cushion cover showcases the extraordinary artistry and patience required in hemp textile production, where transforming raw hemp into weavable fibre demands weeks of dedicated labour. The fibre must be softened through repeated beating and rolling before being carefully hand-spun into thread. Individual narrow panels are woven on backstrap looms, then meticulously hand-sewn together to create the larger piece. The triangle pattern emerges through a resist-wax batik technique, where wax is applied before dyeing to preserve areas of lighter colour. The natural indigo dye creates subtle variations in tone throughout, with each piece reflecting the weaver's skilled hands translating ancient symbols into contemporary forms.

The Heritage. The Hmong people are among the most renowned textile artists of Southeast Asia's hill tribe communities, maintaining intricate craft traditions passed down through generations in mountain villages. Hemp textiles hold particular significance in Hmong culture, prised for their durability and the intensive skill required in their creation. The triangle motifs draw inspiration from the natural world, often symbolising the mountains and highlands that have been Hmong homeland for centuries. These geometric batik patterns connect contemporary makers to countless generations of their ancestors who encoded cultural knowledge and spiritual meaning into every woven piece.

The Maker. Rachna Sachasinh formed Tikkiwallah to provide independent artisans in Thailand and Laos with a digital market dedicated to artistic collaborations that prioritise traditional fibres, heritage skills, and modern design. Inspired by deep cultural traditions, sustainable agriculture and the rhythms of rural life, Tikkiwallah works with the ethnic communities of Karen, Tai Lue, Hmong, Khummu, Tai Daeng, Akha, and Mlabri, to create small batch products, with minimal intervention.

DIMENSIONS: (W) 130 cm; (L) 190 cm
WEIGHT: 3.60 kg
MATERIAL: wool
COLOUR: multicoloured
ORIGIN: Iran
MAKER: Workshop Gollpari

Imperfections are not defects, and no two pieces are the same.

Vacuum regularly and professionally clean every 2-3 years. Spot clean when necessary using cool water and a mild, wool-safe detergent. Due to the natural dyes used in this piece, avoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlight, as it may cause fading over time. Rotate periodically to ensure even wear.