ames Rug Beige Cane & fibres. Dimensions: 160 × 224 cm. One carpet,
three techniques … Cabuya pays tribute to the craftsmanship and ancestral
techniques of weaving and knitting. It consists of an assembly of three separate
parts sewn together invisibly. Each part uses a particular manual manufacturing
technique, giving rise to different weaves. This results in perspective effects
and shadows that are created between different parts of the rug. Some parts
almost seem to rise up above others, creating a three-dimensional impression.
The „knit effect“ large stitches give the rug a unique 3D look and
exceptional comfort. The Cabuya rug is made of Fique: 100% natural, this
vegetable fibre of Colombian origin comes from the tree of the same name. This
sturdy fibre is used in the traditional manufacture of coffee sacks found
throughout Colombia. Hand-made in Santander, in the Andean region of Colombia,
the Cabuya rug is the result of complex, time-consuming craftsmanship. The
extraction and spinning of the fibre is done by hand. Once the plant fibres have
been released, they are washed, then soaked in water for fifteen hours. The
dried fibres are then brushed by hand on wooden boards covered with nails, after
which they can be processed. To make Cabuya, skilled craftsmen use three
different manufacturing processes: double knotting, knitting on a vertical loom
and knitting with large needles. The irregularity of this fibre, thanks to its
craft production, produces a splendid pattern that’s rich in authenticity.
The Cabuya rug is part of the Sala project, born out of a journey to Colombia
taken by designer Sebastian Herkner. Concerned with bringing originality and
authenticity to his creations, he met local craftspeople who have managed to
preserve and pass on real expertise and traditional production methods over the
centuries.
