Master weaver demonstrates the making of Jan Kath's Erased Heritage Rug at Decorex

Jan Kath's Erased Heritage rug designs demonstrate a unique combination of classical Italian and traditional oriental ornamental rug features with distressed effects.  At first glance, one would think the rugs are ancient and have faded in parts.  In fact, the faded effect is its unique design feature that makes the rugs appear at once aged and yet contemporary.

By using the highest quality of materials, such as Tibetan Highland wool, fine Chinese silk, cashmere and nettle fibres, the rugs are hand-made by highly skilled weavers using a traditional high density hand-knotting technique - from 100 to 450 knots per square inch. No two rugs are the same.

On hand to meticulously demonstrate such technique is a seasoned master weaver from India at the Decorex show currently held at London's Syon Park until September 24.   He is making in front of your eyes Jan Kath's Erased Heritage Tabriz Canal Arial rug using the hand-knotted technique.

Jan Kath, along with Michaela Schleypen whose work is inspired by nature), are two world-renowned rug designers represented by FRONT London which has a 200 sq. metre showroom in Mayfair.

Photos by Lucia Carpio for My Fashion Connect.