Fibras y técnicas | El valor de la artesanía

The rugs preserve and embody a thousand-year-old cultural legacy. They tell the stories of their weavers and pass on the traditions taught from one generation to another.

The creation of handmade rugs requires great skill and knowledge of the different traditional techniques of each place.

Made manually on a vertical loom where the thread is strongly attached to the warp by means of knots, this traditional technique, typical of India, Iran, Pakistan, Tibet, Turkey and all the countries of the Caucasus, is characterized by being a slow process (since it is manually knotted one by one, row by row), which allows the creation of highly detailed designs. The greater the number of knots, the greater the density, the definition of the pattern, the durability and, consequently, the value of the rug.

The shape and thickness of the knot differentiate the different kinds of hand-knotted rugs. From turkish knot, persian knot, indo nepal to sumak.

Indo Nepal

The Indo Nepal technique uses a rod to work faster.

Persian Knot

The Persian method is the most traditional, each knot must be cut by hand.

Sumak

The Sumak is a technique where the threads are knotted in the warp, making it appear that the carpet is made up of braids.

Made on a vertical or horizontal loom where the weft threads are intertwined with those fixed to the warp loom, this traditional technique allows for a wide range of finishes, from simple and fine designs, with cut or looped pile, to more elaborate textures. It is used to create dhurries and kilims.

Dhurrie

Carpet with a flat structure originating from India. This technique shows the structure of the weave almost in a pedagogical way and without fear of showing the warp. An example of this is the collection by nanimarquina Tres.

Kilim

Originating from Pakistan, these pile-free rugs are characterized by their high density, durability, resistance and lightness. One of the main differences between Kilims weaving and flat weaving is that the weave in the case of the kilim is much tighter and denser. These rugs come in a variety of colors and commonly in geometric motifs.

Originally from India, this technique allows you to create rugs in different formats, with a multitude of drawings and pile heights. It is manipulated with a gun-like tool with which the threads are injected onto a fabric previously stretched on a frame.

Through this technique, curves and fluid lines can be woven, which allows drawings and graphic designs to be literally transferred.

In addition, tufted rugs are characterized by providing natural thermal insulation thanks to the amount of air that is retained in the interstices of their fibers; and also acoustic, these absorb sounds reducing noise levels.

This technique is based on the basic principle of manual sewing. Create embossed visual embellishments.

Fibers

Wool
Animal origin

Prized for its softness, warmth and natural strength, sheep's wool has been used in multiple ways for thousands of years. Its unique natural properties make it water repellent and fire retardant.

At nanimarquina we use different wools depending on the desired finish: New Zealand wool, virgin wool, Afghan wool, Mohair, recycled wool and felt.
Silk
Animal origin

Silk provides exceptional softness and a luxurious shine. The spectacular shine comes from the prismatic structure of the surface of each fiber, and is unique to silk. In addition to reflecting light, this shine amplifies colors to jewel-like intensity. In addition, silk is tremendously resistant, although it requires more delicate maintenance.
Jute
Vegetable origin

Jute is a 100% natural, ecological, biodegradable and recyclable fiber, so it is recommended to use it exclusively indoors.

Its artisanal aesthetic brings a fresh air to the space, especially in spring and summer, and insulates against the cold for the fall and winter season. A perfect fiber for all year round.

These natural fibers resist the passage of time, without requiring maintenance.
Nettle
Vegetable origin

Mainly cultivated in the Himalayas, China, India and Burma, nettle fiber is highly valued for its softness, resistance and its similarity to plant silk. The process of transforming grass into thread involves a complex cooking of the fiber mixed with ashes and water.
Cotton
Vegetable origin

Cotton fiber is developed from the husk of the cotton seed. It has a resistance comparable to silk and has good thermal protection characteristics due to the
hollow fiber structure. It is generally used in the warp of carpets.
Recycled PET
Origin: Synthetic

This fiber is produced through the process of recovery and reuse of polyethylene waste such as plastic bottles to result in a light and flexible fiber, but at the same time with resistance to wear and good thermal properties that at the same time supports well. water and humidity, which makes the fiber suitable for outdoor use.