Laakh
The piece
Lac is a red made by an insect, and its Sanskrit name, laksha, means a hundred thousand, for how many it takes. The court carpet workshops prized it. Laakh is that crimson, cool and deep, with the abrash left in. 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 any size. Shown at 5 × 8 ft (about 1.5 × 2.4 m)
- Density
- 6 to 14 knots per inch
- Lead Time
- 6 to 10 months on the loom
- Origin
- Jaipur, Rajasthan
