Sahar by Haynes Robinson
With the Sahar project, American designer Haynes Robinson connects across time and culture with the women of wandering Persian tribes, shepherds who sleep under stars and work in the open air. Robinson calls to these revered weavers with his contemporary designs. They respond with their interpretations. Wool is gathered from local flocks. It is worked and spun by hand. Pomegranate, walnut, madder – the wool is steeped in sensuous colors coaxed from local fruit and flowers. Then, the women knot and weave each composition with their hands, improvising, elaborating on Robinson’s themes, shining primal spirits on the work. Sahar carpets are collaborative creations: spontaneous, direct, organic and authentic.
With the Sahar project, American designer Haynes Robinson connects across time and culture with the women of wandering Persian tribes, shepherds who sleep under stars and work in the open air. Robinson calls to these revered weavers with his contemporary designs. They respond with their interpretations. Wool is gathered from local flocks. It is worked and spun by hand. Pomegranate, walnut, madder – the wool is steeped in sensuous colors coaxed from local fruit and flowers. Then, the women knot and weave each composition with their hands, improvising, elaborating on Robinson’s themes, shining primal spirits on the work. Sahar carpets are collaborative creations: spontaneous, direct, organic and authentic.
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