Winter Sunset

[argos]

Looking forward in time a bit, I guess. Here is a photo of the finished rug that altivo has been talking about for the last month or so. The image is a bit distorted by camera angle since it was hard to get far enough away to square up all four corners.

This rug is 31 x 52 inches, and nearly a half inch in thickness. It should be very absorbent and we intent to use it as a bath mat. The thickness should also help protect bare feet from cold floors this winter. The structure is simple plain weave, natural undyed 8/4 cotton carpet warp with dyed and undyed sock tops or loopers as weft. By picking and choosing the individual colors from a palette of five (white, eggshell, slate gray, cocoa, and vermilion) and knotting them together one row at a time, I was able to create this design. It represents, in a rather abstract way, a red sunset on a cloudy day with partly melted snow on the fields. The texture is enticing and spongy to hand or foot, and reminds me of the long rolls or pleats we commonly see when looking up at a snow-laden sky.

As usual, click the thumbnail image here in order to link to the other sizes available. Images of the work in progress can be found in the same location by scrolling back in time.

Comments

[schnee]

Nice, good work. :)

[argos]

Thanks. It was fun playing with the colors, sort of like finger painting. The simple structure allowed me to just think of the color design and not work hard at anything else.

[cabcat.livejournal.com]

*pushes at it with a paw* It's very nice indeed, *pads around on it and curls up to sleep* Similar items like this do go for around $30 and I'll bet much less soft and absorbent.

[argos]

A simpler design might sell for under $50, yes.

This is one that you're welcome to sleep on, though you might get caught in drips from the shower if you do. It's quite comfy, especially in winter when the floors are cold. And it's fully washable. Just no claw-pulling, OK?