Crafting
the Uluru
Our much-loved Uluru floor rug fuses craftsmanship and style to create a stunning feature for interior spaces. Journey with us from New Zealand to India to take a closer look at the design and making of this piece.
The
Design
Our design teams initial concept originated with the awe-inspiring sandstone rock formations found in
Uluru National Park, nestled in the heart of the Central Australian desert.
From here the concept evolved to include subtle shades of ivory, sage, ash, and ochre, mirroring geological strata, and giving a sense of movement to the design.
Preparation
The initial preparation includes washing and dyeing the yarn to the colours specified by design team.
The design of the floor rug is traced onto a heavy fabric backing. This backing is then firmly stretched onto a frame, serving as a guide for the rugmaker to follow.
Constructing
the Design
The intricate design of the Uluru is tufted from a blend of wool and viscose fibres. The tufting gun inserts yarn the backing fabric, ‘shooting’ the fibres through at speed. This produces a dense pile as the threads emerge onto the front side of the cloth (resulting in a plush and luxurious underfoot feel).
Following the design, the rugmaker uses the various strands of coloured yarn to construct the rug. The high degree of hand-worked processes means each piece can take days to complete.
Finishing
Touches
Once the tufting is complete, the floor rug goes through a process of adding a latex and cotton backing to secure and stabilise the rug construction.
The the fibres protruding from the front area are shorn to create an even length pile.
Finally, the floor rug is finished by securing the edges, carefully clipping any remaining yarns and making a final inspection.
In Use
A favourite with designers, tones are easily paired with complementary accents to create a cohesive visual story.
Project by Helen Sheppard Design.