Hasthkala

Hasthkala
‘Hasthkala’ which translates to hand work is how the two weavers describe their rug. The inspiration to weave this design came from their brother who helped them out by showing them various handicraft designs on his phone. Rajni and Manju had been facing a turmoil in their relationship when they first started weaving. Their anger is visible towards the bottom of the rug. You will notice that the v-shaped structures and diagonals on the left and right are not in harmony. Later on, their anger got washed away as their brother bridged the gap by inspiring them with the designs, he studied in his craft classes. They peeped into his phone and tried weaving similar patterns into the rug. Meanwhile, their relationship started evolving and so did their Manchaha. They even invited each other’s guidance to tie knots on the rug.

-Manju

• DO NOT brush or scrub the rug.
• Only vacuum clean it periodically. Avoid using vacuum beater brush mode
• If spills occur, blot immediately. Do not rub the stain.
• Rotate occasionally to equalize wear.
• Use protectors under the legs of heavy furniture to avoid flattening and piling.
• If thread comes out do not pull the yarn, trim with scissor.
• Periodic professional cleaning recommended