Anaar
The piece
The rind of the pomegranate is rich in tannin and is a dye on its own. With alum it gives a warm old gold, and the printers of Bagru and Sanganer still use it. Anaar is that gold, with its four corners cut away. Shown as a rendering. Woven to order in Jaipur.
- Materials
- Hand-spun wool, undyed or dyed with natural dyes, cotton warp
- Dimensions
- Made to order in this shape, sized to your room. Shown at 8 × 10 ft (about 2.4 × 3 m)
- Density
- 6 to 14 knots per inch
- Lead Time
- 6 to 10 months on the loom
- Origin
- Jaipur, Rajasthan
