Wool rug 10x6 hand felted Kashmiri "Namda" floor rug | colorful floral embroidery - boho bedroom rug

Hand felted wool rug "Namda" made of sheep wool - hand embroidered

In the mystique state of Kashmir in the North Indian Himalayan region, no matter poor or rich, it is traditional to sit on the floor and the floor can get really cold in the Himalayan region of Kashmir.
Namdas, made of pure wool - hand felted and embroidered, are not only decorative rugs and magical, unique pieces of textile art, but also the best answer to cold floors and perfect for floor seating arrangements. They are also used as decorative bed covers or to adorn any corner of the home with its beautiful embroidery.

This one of a kind Namda rug base is dyed with veg. colors in dark maroon-brown and embroidered with traditional floral design

Size is approximately 6 by 10 feet (please note: the Namdas are never perfectly round or straight)
Material: Kashmiri sheep wool

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Namasté from India
Sahera Jo

The story of a traditional "Namda" :

Pure sheepwool , from the mountain area of Kashmir, is collected, cleaned and dyed. Then woolen flakes are spread evenly on a jute mat (minimum 3 layers of dyed and natural - like a sandwich), then sprinkled with soap water. The mat is then rolled tightly , tied up and compressed bx rolling it on the floor with the help of hands and feet for a long time. The ready plain Namda is then dry washed by the local women and finally embroidered by hand with the Aari (needle hook), traditionally floral designs are used but also geometric and more modern designs are possible.