Large wool Namda handmade area rug "Himalayan Jewel" traditional Kashmiri rug, felted wool- hand embroidered 10x7

Hand felted area rug - Kashmiri "Namda"
made of Himalayan wool, hand embroidered and handfelted

"Himalayan Jewel"

In the mystique state of Kashmir in the North Indian Himalayan region, no matter poor or rich, it is traditional to sit on the floor and the floor can get really cold in the Himalayan region of Kashmir. Namdas, made of pure wool - hand felted and embroidered, are not only decorative rugs and magical, unique pieces of textile art, but also the best answer to cold floors and perfect for beautiful floor seating arrangements. They are also used as decorative bed covers or to adorn any corner of the home with its beautiful embroidery as bohemian tapestry How about using it for your cozy boho bedroom corner? You will love the "natural feeling" of it!

Size is approximately 10 by 7 feet (please note: the Namdas are never perfectly rectangular or straight)-

Made to order: approximately 5-6 weeks till it is ready to ship!

Material: Himalayan sheep wool embroidered with veg. dyed woolen threats
Please note, this rug is "made by order" so please calculate around 6.8 weeks of making time, before we can send it. also contact us for any custom choices.

The traditional making of a "Namda" :

Pure sheepwool , from the mountain area of Kashmir, is collected, cleaned and dyed. Then woolen flakes are spread evenly on a jute mat (minimum 3 layers of dyed and un-dyed - like a sandwich), then sprinkled with soap water. The mat is then rolled tightly , tied up and compressed bx rolling it on the floor with the help of hands and feet for a long time. The ready plain Namda is then dry washed by the local women and finally embroidered by hand with the Aari (needle hook), traditionally floral designs are used but also geometric and more modern designs are possible.

Please contact me for any further questions