Weaving on Handlooms

The ancient process of weaving on traditional wooden handlooms is very much alive in the creation of our interior furnishings, from upholstery and cushions, to rugs and wall hangings.

The therapeutic thud of the loom, the swift movement of the shuttle, and the skilled hand movements of the weaver expertly crafting patterns from memory is a pleasure to behold. Our collections are skilfully woven, braided and stitched by hand using these age-old methods.

Today, the handloom industry employs over 4 million people. The handmade process behind our textile collections celebrates this incredible traditional craft, where the character and texture created by using a traditional loom has a noticeable difference to machine-made materials. It’s these finishes that form an important part of the Nkuku look.

The handloom is one of the oldest crafts in India. Dating back thousands of years, it’s humbling to note that the same techniques in place all those years ago - traded to the Romans via the Silk Route - are still in use today.