Contemporary Block Print Floral Natural Silk Runner by Rug & Kilim, India

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This contemporary 4x5 rug from Rug & Kilim’s Block Print collection—an innovative line celebrating the artisanal charm of block printing … Read more This contemporary 4x5 rug from Rug & Kilim’s Block Print collection—an innovative line celebrating the artisanal charm of block printing reimagined in contemporary hand-knotted form. Offering a fresh, minimalist take on historic hand-stamped textiles, the piece in natural silk features a textural, high-low botanical pattern elegantly framed by an ornate border in a warm golden palette.

On the Design:

This exquisite silk rug utilizes a finely detailed, scrolling floral border to frame a spacious, open field. Bathed in a warm, luminous gold, the canvas is punctuated by carefully spaced floral bouquets and delicate botanical sprigs. These motifs are rendered in complementary shades of teal, soft blue, and rich chocolate brown, offering a striking yet harmonious contrast against the yellow foundation.

The high-low carved silk pile brilliantly captures the soulful, wabi-sabi charm of a hand-carved wooden block pressing natural ink into fabric, creating a mesmerizing three-dimensional depth that shifts beautifully in the light. Altogether it’s a piece as deeply personal in its subtext as it is in the details and beauties that distinguish it in our craft—both a contemporary masterpiece and a true collector’s rug, teeming with artisanal history and textile culture. The accompanying book, Synnøve Anker Aurdal: Through the Threads, Edited by Lars Bang Larsen, Solveig Øvstebø, is part of Volumes by Rug & Kilim. The book (SKU - B008) can be acquired independently through our bookstore.

Custom Capable:

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