Abbey
All angle swatches are indicative of natural wool and bamboo silk tones, comprising Nero, Gesso, Crema & Avena. The wools and silks have variable melange and sheen effects across yarn batches.
60-90 days production time, depending on yarn procurement and seasonal variabilities (such as monsoon).
Serged edging, fringing and pile height customizable. All photos of rugs are 6x9 scale.
Size
Color
Nero
Gesso
Avena
Crema
Construction
50% Handspun Afghan Wool and 50% Handspun Bamboo Silk
Small Batch Hand Spun yarns. Custom applications
Yarn and shade variations expected in natural wools and silks
PATTERNS
Size
\ 6 x 9 ft
\ 8 x 10 ft
Color
\ Nero
\ Gesso
\ Avena
\ Crema
Room
\ Living Room
\ Dining Room
\ Bed Room
\ Home Office
Production Method
\ 5/32 Knotted
\ 40 Knots
\ 60 - 90 days production time
\ Pile - Customizable
Production Process
\ Upon our receipt of the rug order, you will receive a confirmation order email outlining the rug production time-line. We are committed to keeping you informed regularly with both a time-line and real-time progress of your rug's creation.
Lavor Ombra invites you view the back of each rug to ensure that you can see and understand the rug's knot count.
Product
Care
TOUGH STAINS
Generally, when removing a tough stain from a wool and silk knotted rugs, blot the area with a highly diluted, pH-neutral solution using cool water while strictly avoiding rubbing.
Wools and silks are protein fibers and harsh chemicals, heat, or heavy scrubbing will instantly dissolve natural dyes, snap the silk threads, or felt the wool permanently.
LO does not use dye, with the exception of occasional black yarn highlights that use vegetable dye - where particular care is required.
The Six-Step Stain Extraction Method
- Perform a colorfastness test: Mix a drop of your cleaning solution and apply it to an inconspicuous corner or a single knot on the back of the rug. Press a clean white paper towel against it for 10 seconds. If any natural dye bleeds onto the towel, stop immediately and call a professional.
- Scrape or press: If the stain has solids, gently lift them off with a dull spoon. If it is liquid, press a clean white cotton cloth firmly into the spill to draw out as much moisture as possible. Never rub or scrub, as this pushes the stain deeper into the hand-knotted pile.
- Apply a mild solution: Mix a few drops of clear, pH-neutral dish soap into a cup of cool water. Alternatively, for organic stains like juice or coffee, a mild 50/50 mix of white distilled vinegar and cool water works well. Dampen a white cloth with the mix— avoid oversaturating the rug.
- Blot from the outside in: Dab the damp cloth gently onto the stain, moving from the outer edges toward the center. This contains the spill and prevents the stain from spreading.
- Flush: Dab the spot with a separate cloth dipped in pure, cold water to rinse out the soap residue. Press dry towels over the area to absorb all remaining moisture.
- Air dry completely flat: Do not hang the rug as it may lose its stretched form. Dry flat away from direct sunlight or heat source. Be sure to rotate, move and aerate it during the drying period, so that it dries thoroughly and does not invite mould.
Safe vs. Destructive Cleaners for Protein Fibers
Safe to Use:
- Cool or lukewarm water
- Clear, pH-neutral liquid dish soap
- Diluted white vinegar (for organic stains)
- Water-based surfactant cleaners
Destructive (Never Use):
- Hot water (shrinks wool)
- Bleach or ammonia (dissolves silk
- Standard grocery store carpet sprays (too alkaline)
- Enzyme-based pet cleaners (eats protein fibers)
ENVIRONMENT
Use a high-quality rug pad: Place a dense, felt-and-rubber pad underneath the rug. This reduces the sustained impact of footsteps on hand-knotted pile and prevents the backing from slipping.
Block direct UV rays: Silk fibers in particular, degrade and become brittle under prolonged sunlight, while natural wool dyes will fade. Use sheer curtains, UV-blocking window films, or blinds to shade the rug during peak daylight hours.
Control humidity: Keep the rug in an environment with stable humidity (ideally between 40% and 60%). Excessive moisture weakens silk foundations and invites mold, while extreme dryness may render wool fibers brittle and prone to breaking.