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For over two and a half thousand years, the nomadic peoples of the remote Tien Shan mountains in Kyrgyzstan, have created dazzling wool rugs called Shyrdaks; they have a tough flattened felt base sewn with geometric patterns.<\/p>\nFor over two and a half thousand years, the nomadic peoples of the remote Tien Shan mountains in Kyrgyzstan, have created dazzling wool rugs called Shyrdaks; they have a tough flattened felt base sewn with geometric patterns.<\/p>\n
Felt is the first company to import these works of art direct from Kyrgyzstan to Britain:<\/p>\n
Made outdoors by tribal women, each rug takes a master cutter and her team of makers between 10 and 20 days to complete.<\/p>\n
Fashion colours may come and go, but neutrals are always just right….<\/strong><\/p>\n Alongside its dizzyingly vibrant colour-ways, Felt always offers an inspiring collection of neutrals… made using only the naturally occurring colours in the sheep wool, without dyes or treatments.<\/p>\n Ranging from browns and greys through to cream, they form infinitely subtle and beautiful backdrops for elegant interiors.<\/p>\n The patterns combine ancient symbols to tell stories of life in the Mountains of Heaven; each of Felt\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s shyrdaks comes with a full explanation of the symbols used and the unique story they tell.<\/p>\n Shyrdaks look magnificent in both contemporary and traditional interiors, whether used on the floor or as wall hangings.<\/p>\n Most of Felt\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s rugs were made in the last two years. Felt have also created a range of beautiful cushions<\/strong>,working with their rug makers in Kyrgyzstan;. soft, warm and equally at home in contemporary or traditional interiors.<\/p>\n Made from the same superior-quality hand-made 100% wool felt as Felt\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s rugs, the cushions and super-generous floor cushions are soft, beautiful and hard-wearing.<\/p>\n Rugs can also be commissioned to order based on patterns in the collection.<\/p>\n Viewings by appointment at Felt\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s London showroom in SW12.<\/p>\n Visit the Felt website<\/a> to view the colourful collection of patterns available.<\/p>\n Tel: (020) 8772 0358<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" For over two and a half thousand years, the nomadic peoples of the remote Tien Shan mountains in Kyrgyzstan, have created dazzling wool rugs called Shyrdaks; they have a tough flattened felt base sewn with geometric patterns. Felt is the first company to import these works of art direct from Kyrgyzstan to Britain: Made outdoors by tribal women, each rug takes a master cutter and her team of makers between 10 and 20 days to complete. Fashion colours may come and go, but neutrals are always just right…. Alongside its dizzyingly vibrant colour-ways, Felt always offers an inspiring collection of … Continue reading
\nThere is also a permanent selection of vintage rugs dating back across the last 50 years. Prices from \u00c2\u00a3300.<\/p>\n\n
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