LARGE RUGS Handmade rugs come in a full range of sizes, from small mats to extremely large room size rugs. What we would describe as a large rug would be typically over 4m x 3m (13ft x 10ft) but specialist pieces can be as much as 10 meters in length. Large rugs...
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RUG FEATURE : IKAT RUGS
IKAT RUGS Ikat, or ikkat, is a dyeing technique used to pattern textiles that employs resist dyeing on the yarns prior to dyeing and weaving the fabric. In ikat the resist is formed by binding individual yarns or bundles of yarns with a tight wrapping applied in the desired...
RUG FEATURE : KILIMS
KILIM RUGS At EMMA MELLOR HANDMADE RUGS one we have a passion for the humble Kilim. We love them, soft wool natural dyes and geometric designs that are timeless. There is something for everyone. Kilims are produced by tightly interweaving the warp and weft strands of the weave to...
Just Back....
Buying December 2016. We have just returned from selecting and checking on production of our new 2017 stock. This last trip took us to Peshawar in northen Pakistan and the surrounding areas that are rich in rug production and wool dyeing. Natural kilim rugs that have just been washed. These are...
York Rug Shop - OPENING SOON
We are excited to announce the opening of our flagship store in the beautiful historic city of York. YORK RUG SHOWROOM OPENING AUTUMN 2016 Our York shop will be located on High Petergate in the shadow of York Minster. York has a lot to offer, from the array of beautiful architecture,...