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Skill and patience, knot by knot

It is no coincidence that, in this second drop, Cotlin Raw traveled to Nepal. The desire to create a Premium collection needed to investigate in several directions. We assumed the search for quality fibers and a deep expertise in techniques and finishes. However, what was truly essential was discovering even wiser hands those that mastered the art of weaving, supported by an exceptional virtue.

We traveled to Nepal: to the heart of patience, resilience, and meticulous attention to detail. Where it is said that Nepali master artisans found in hand-knotted rugs a path to reach inner peace.

Here’s a concise summary of the long working process, aimed at understanding all the necessary steps involved in creating a rug. It’s only through this understanding that we can truly appreciate the special product we have in our hands.

Hemp, a native fiber, was chosen for its strength and appearance to bring this collection to life.

To the natural undyed color of hemp, we’ve added four other earth-inspired tones: ecru, clay, moss, and charcoal. These colors are derived from natural dyes, which, like the rest of the process, are applied manually.

The hand-knotted technique is one of the oldest and most artistic ways to create rugs, a tradition that has endured over the centuries. Mastering it is reminiscent of that of a skilled pianist.

The piano, like the loom, requires mastery of rhythm. The fingers must move with fluidity and synchronization, whether to keep the tempo of a musical piece or to maintain the proper tension in the threads. In both cases, any mistake is immediately visible or audible, and correcting it becomes an intrinsic part of perfecting the craft. But beyond the technique, there is an intimate dialogue with the material in both acts: the piano strings vibrate as they are played, while the threads are tightened and intertwined with each gesture. In this play of tension and release, both the musician and the weaver leave their mark, an expression that can only arise from a deep connection between the hands and the instrument, between the soul and the work.

Once the rug weave is finished, it is removed from the vertical loom by tearing it from the weft.

The repeated washing process after dyeing gives an aged effect typical of old, lived-in rugs.

The final finishing ensures the correct height of the rug and makes sure that there are no alterations in the fibre.