Jacaranda Refined Himalayan brochure
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T he world ’ s mo s t beauti ful and long-li v ed rug s are hand -knotted H I M A L AYA N H A N D - K N O T T E D R U G C O L L E C T I O N Our weavers use traditional Tibetan hand-knotting techniques brought by their parents and grandparents over the Himalayas to Kathmandu. The weavers sit in rows at fixed looms, one or two weavers for a small rug, up to five for the largest. Each weaver works the area in front of them, making individual knots over metal rods, which are then cut to create the pile. The weavers count knots as they go, following by eye and recreating by hand, the design from...

Laborious it may be, but Tibetan hand-knotting has important advantages: • Quality. This is a traditional technique that creates rugs with the structure and density to withstand many years of use. The weavers knot with Chinese silk and New Zealand wool. Also with hand carded, hand spun wool from the high plateaux of Tibet, renowned for its long, strong fibres and naturally high lanolin content which increases the lustre of these rugs with wear • Intricacy. Many of Jacaranda’s Himalayan rug designs are very simple by choice, but hand-knotting lends itself to complex designs. The weavers can...

Arboreum takes inspiration from Japanese Ukiyo-e paintings, bold but delicate, it is the most naturalistic design of the collection. Thomas Griem’s first rug collection for Jacaranda Refined is inspired by the aesthetics of the 1920’s, exciting years when the western world translated their fascination for the Middle and Far East into elegant shapes, geometric patterns and luxurious colour combinations. The 6 designs create an idealistic journey from the stylised, naturalistic shapes of the Ukiyo-e paintings of Japan, through India to Moroccan embroideries and on to the skyscraper...

Peacock is inspired by the plumage of INDIA’S MOST spectacular bird. The silk “feathers” of the fan create a sequence of perspective lines that immediately catches the eye. JC1349 Peacock blue . 100 knot, 70% Tibetan wool 30% Chinese silk Stocked in 2 sizes - 300 x 200cm & 350 x 250cm . Designed by Thomas Griem . Photographed at 350 x 250cm JC1565 Peacock dark . 100 knot, 70% Tibetan wool 30% Chinese silk Stocked in 2 sizes - 300 x 200cm & 350 x 250cm . Designed by Thomas Griem . Photographed at 350 x 250cm 9

Smoke dancing and spiralling in two graceful plumes. These subtle colours and moody shapes are reminiscent of the aromatic smoke from the first wood fire of autumn. JC1359 Smoke grey . 60 knot, 80% New Zealand wool 20% Chinese silk Stocked in 2 sizes - 200 x 300cm & 250 x 350cm . Designed by Thomas Griem . Photographed at 250 x 350cm 11

Casablanca uses a sequence of shapes and the spaces between them, to compose a contemporary take on Moroccan interiors and the traditional embroideries of the Middle East. JC1344 Casablanca dew . 100 knot, 75% Tibetan wool 25% Chinese silk Stocked in 2 sizes - 300 x 200cm & 350 x 250cm . Designed by Thomas Griem . Photographed at 350 x 250cm JC1577 Casablanca mist . 100 knot, 75% Tibetan wool 25% Chinese silk Stocked in 2 sizes - 300 x 200cm & 350 x 250cm . Designed by Thomas Griem . Photographed at 350 x 250cm 13

Deco reflects the mouldings and decorative cornicing of the architecture of the Twenties. Contrasting bands in different shades create a geometric shape that is both calm and bold. JC1585 Deco monochrome . 60 knot, 100% New Zealand wool Stocked in 2 sizes - 200 x 300cm & 250 x 350cm . Designed by Thomas Griem . Photographed at 250 x 350cm JC1375 Deco pink . 60 knot, 70% New Zealand wool 30% Chinese silk Stocked in 2 sizes - 200 x 300cm & 250 x 350cm . Designed by Thomas Griem . Photographed at 250 x 350cm JC9644 Deco rainbow . 60 knot, 100% New Zealand wool Stocked in 2 sizes - 200 x 300cm...

Chrysler takes its name from one of the most famous buildings in the world. The pattern suggests the iconic shape of the structure, while the blue and the golden yellow recall the luxurious detailing of its interiors. JC1339 Chrysler gold . 100 knot, 60% Tibetan wool 40% Chinese silk Stocked in 2 sizes - 200 x 300cm & 250 x 350cm . Designed by Thomas Griem . Photographed at 250 x 350cm JC1570 Chrysler sand . 100 knot, 60% Tibetan wool 40% Chinese silk Stocked in 2 sizes - 200 x 300cm & 250 x 350cm . Designed by Thomas Griem . Photographed at 120 x 180cm 17

JC3812 Mala leaf . 100 knot, 65% Tibetan wool 35% Chinese silk Stocked in 2 sizes - 200 x 300cm & 250 x 350cm . Designed by Jacaranda . Photographed at 250 x 350cm 18 JC3807 Gradation teal . 60 knot, 100% New Zealand wool Stocked in 3 sizes - 120 x 180 cm, 200 x 300cm & 250 x 350cm . Photographed at 200 x 300cm

JC1994 Mirage opal . 100 knot, 75% Tibetan wool 25% Banana silk Stocked in 2 sizes - 200 x 300cm & 250 x 350cm . Designed by Jacaranda . Photographed at 200 x 300cm JC1993 Mirage silver . 100 knot, 75% Tibetan wool 25% Banana silk Stocked in 2 sizes - 200 x 300cm & 250 x 350cm . Designed by Jacaranda . Photographed at 200 x 300cm 19

JC6285 Kulu . 100 knot, 65% Tibetan wool 35% Chinese silk Stocked in 2 sizes - 200 x 300cm & 250 x 350cm . Designed by Jacaranda . Photographed at 250 x 350cm JC3809 Sea wheat . 100 knot, 65% Tibetan wool 35% Chinese silk Stocked in 2 sizes - 200 x 300cm & 250 x 350cm . Designed by Jacaranda . Photographed at 250 x 350cm 21

JC1782 Geometric . 100 knot, 40% Tibetan wool 60% Chinese silk Stocked in 2 sizes - 200 x 300cm & 250 x 350cm . Designed by Jacaranda . Photographed at 250 x 350cm 22 JC6287 Moon leaf . 100 knot, 55% Tibetan wool 45% Chinese silk Stocked in 2 sizes - 200 x 300cm & 250 x 350cm . Designed by Jacaranda . Photographed at 250 x 350cm