{"product_id":"rug-vk-4","title":"Rug VK-4","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the 1980s and 90s, Vibeke Klint often weaved in a technique called warp repp. Unlike flat weave, where it is the weft that forms the pattern, it is the warp – the vertical thread – that forms the pattern.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSetting up the loom for a rug in warp repp takes up to 1 week, as there are 6 threads per centimeter. This means that there are often well over 1000 warp threads in a rug.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMost often, she combined warp repp with flat weave technique in her characteristic details in a “lightning” pattern. This is a challenging combination, as the two techniques work against each other and are difficult to balance, i.e. that the edges align.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVibeke Klint mastered the difficult art of limitation, which makes a design timeless, of which the VK-4 design is an excellent example.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe combination of dark blue and black was repeated in many of Vibeke Klint’s rugs from this period, and was so characteristic that weaver Inge Alifrangis chose a detail from just such a rug for the cover of her book “Vibeke Klint – the weaver” which was published in connection with Vibeke Klint’s 70th birthday in 1997.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLead time from 4 weeks for standard sizes. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel\u003c\/strong\u003e: Rug VK-4\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesigner\u003c\/strong\u003e: Vibeke Klint\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesign Year\u003c\/strong\u003e: Late 1980s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSizes\u003c\/strong\u003e: RUG 140 x 200 cm, 170 x 240 cm, 200 x 300 cm | RUNNER 60 x 130 cm, 80 x 240 cm \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour\u003c\/strong\u003e: Blue\/Black\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnique: \u003c\/strong\u003eWarp repp with details (lightning) in flat weave.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe rug is reversible and can withstand even heavy use. 100% New Zealand wool has a high lanolin content, making the carpet naturally resistant to dirt.\u003cbr\u003eAvailable in one colour combination and five standard sizes. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCan also be customised in special sizes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Denmark. Handwoven in India.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nordic Modern","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51747188867305,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0805\/3761\/6617\/files\/VK-4_blueblack.webp?v=1788305086","url":"https:\/\/houseofmobler.com\/products\/rug-vk-4","provider":"MØBLER","version":"1.0","type":"link"}