I love weaving wool/mohair throw rugs, as the possibilities with weave structure and colour are infinite, the product is saleable, and the rug can be as simple or challenging as I choose. This rug, which I titled "Dusk", is the result of finally using a mohair boucle yarn that I bought in a sale in 1983 at theTaranaki Festival!! All the effect is in the colour change weft yarn, though there is a very subtle warp pattern, goose-eye twill.
One evening when I was weaving this rug, there was a glorious Marlborough sunset which reflected the colours of the rug - I endeavored with only moderate success to capture it on film through my weavery window.
This piece was in our recent Funky Fibre exhibition. by Chris Beech
Chris, not only is your wonderful weavery a sight for sore eyes but your view is fantastic as well. My view of our sunsets is criss-crossed with wires and power poles so there is no way I can get a decent photo. Oh, and I really liked your "Dusk" - love the colours, even if they are not the ones we have come to expect from you.
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