Showing posts with label rugs. Show all posts
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Tuesday, November 17, 2009

Rugs from south of Granada

Alpujarran rug. Photograph by Tim IrvingAbout an hour's drive from where I live in Andalucia is a stunning range of mountains, known as the Alpujarras. I was in this region earlier today to buy a handmade rug. They're very versatile and I fancy using one as a throw. Each village in the region has weaving workshops and the designs are unique to the villages. The rugs are made from locally dyed cotton.

Alpujarra rug. Photograph by Tim IrvingThey come in all colors and sizes, and each shop owner displays them outside which decorates the streets in a wonderful way! The prices are amazing. I bought an 8' x 3' turquoise and citrus greens & yellows for 20 euros. They are incredibly heavy and have to be collected in person, so each one bought will always have its own special memories of a few hours spent in beautiful surroundings, while breathing fresh clean air!
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