Golden is a handcrafted rug created by knotting wool as opposed to weaving it. It's made of wool known as “the Golden Fleece” from an old German sheep breed combined with German Merino wool. They resemble a knitted structure but are much stronger, less flexible and hence very rigid. This unique way of manufacturing was inspired by macramé.
Length 125 cm
Width 40 cm
Height 2.5 cm
©Michelle Mohr
©Marc Dietenmeier
©Michelle Mohr
©Marc Dietenmeier
©Ludwig Schöpfer
Michelle Mohr
- Textile worker
- Waddeweitz, Germany
- Master Artisan
- Recommended by Zentralverband des Deutschen Handwerks
Contact
German, English
Address:
Gohlau 10, 29439 Waddeweitz, Germany
Gohlau 10, 29439 Waddeweitz, Germany
Hours:
By appointment only
By appointment only
Phone:
+49 (0)17620045742
+49 (0)17620045742
©Marc Dietenmeier
Not knitting but knotting
- • Michelle works with natural and dyed sheep wool
- • She has developed a unique knotting technique inspired by traditional macramé
- • She creates carpets, cushions and rugs
The urge to create has been a part of Michelle Mohr’s development since her childhood days, however the mode of expression wasn’t clear from the get go. After an apprenticeship as a visual merchandiser, and studies in architecture, it was the internship with a Berlin made fashion designer that brought her in touch with the material of choice from then on: sheep’s wool. “In the end, all the threads of education, experience and passion have now come together to form what I do now” states Michelle. Her works are characterised by a special technique inspired by traditional macramé that she developed during her studies of textile design at Kunsthochschule Berlin-Weißensee “I wanted to develop a technique with which I could make carpets that are not woven and therefore independent of tools.” The minimalistic but sensual designs she creates have been widely acknowledged.
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Photo: ©Annett Melzer
Golden
Photo: ©Michelle Mohr
Indigo flow
Indigo flow is a hand-dyed rug, crafted with genuine indigo. It is knotted and made of wool from a rare breed of sheep originating from the region Rhön. They resemble a knitted structure but are much stronger, less flexible and hence very rigid. This unique way of manufacturing was inspired by macramé.
Length 240 cm
Width 125 cm
Height 2.5 cm
Photo: ©Annett Melzer
Warm grey
Warm grey is a handcrafted rug that has been knotted not woven. It's made of natural coloured sheep’s wool combined with a touch of turquoise wool. They resemble a knitted structure but are much stronger, less flexible and hence very rigid. Both sides show very different structures and can be used as the upper side.
Photo: ©Michelle Mohr
Blanket “Block”
Naturally coloured sheep’s wool combined with a little dyed sheep’s wool is felted to graphic blankets. Silk is partially felted onto the surface to achieve an additional design effect.
Height 200 cm
Width 75 cm
Photo: ©Jana Ressel
Pillow “Pure”
The pillows are felted from German sheep’s wool. Naturally coloured wool is combined with a little dyed sheep’s wool and felted into thick sheets. Appropriately to the strong material the trimmed edges are sewn up so that they remain visible.
Height 50 cm
Width 50 cm
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