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THE GUARDIAN RUG

THE GUARDIAN RUG

Handloom rug with guardian elephants woven into the rug - an enduring heirloom of inseparable pattern and structure

$212.00 CAD
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THE CRAFT

Silent Sentinels, Woven into Being

Four geometric elephants pace this dark field—guardians rendered in extra-weft technique, not embroidery. Woven by Vankar artisans, each motif emerges from within the loom’s structure (never surface-applied).

The result is a textile where pattern and structure are inseparable—a hallmark of heirloom integrity.

Muted terracotta, clay-pink, and sage echo desert flora, while cross motifs anchor the composition. Like all heirlooms here, it demands 60+ hours of handloom work.

DETAILS

  • Material: Cotton x Wool
  • Dimensions: 122cm x 183cm (4’ x 6’)
  • Technique: Extra-weft handloom weaving
  • Hand-knotted cotton tassels (top + bottom)

CARE

  • Cleaning: Dry clean recommended.
  • Stains: Blot with cold water + mild soap.
  • Sunlight: Rotate biweekly; direct exposure fades dyes.
  • Maintenance: Vacuum gently.

SUSTAINABLY HANDCRAFTED

  1. Cotton Harvest: Rain-fed fields → hand-ginning
  2. Dye Alchemy: Earth pigments simmered to precise hues
  3. Loom Choreography: Warp strung at dawn tension; Weft beaten 300x per motif with Panja comb.
  4. Fringe: Hand-knotting each tassel.

Allow 1-2 weeks for your piece to reach you.

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  • 30-Day Returns
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Return any unused, undamaged item within 30 days of delivery for a full refund.

How soon will I get my refund?

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What condition should returns be in?

All items must be unused, in new condition, with tags and original packaging intact. We cannot accept used or damaged returns.

What if my order arrives damaged?

  • Notify us within 48 hours of delivery.
  • Include photos of the damaged item + packaging.
  • We’ll send a replacement or issue a full refund (including original shipping) immediately.