Though its name is slightly different across various groups of people, the TOWER OF BABEL is a creation story that evolved over the course of many cultures and centuries. In it, the faithful built a beautiful tower or ziggurat to the sky, wanting to get closer to their gods. The gods invariably did not like that idea and cast them asunder, making each other’s language unrecognizable, in an effort to keep people apart.

Originally taken from an image of a sculpture, each Tower of Babel is hand-knotted in New Zealand wool “plaster” and various shades of silk “gold leaf”. Texture is carved deep into and across the pile –– and on the silk side, multiple yarn thicknesses provides a rich texture. The months of complex knotting naturally means each piece is unique. Available now – custom inquiries also welcome.

Silk and wool. Multiple carved pile heights, varying thicknesses of yarn. 125 knots, hand-knotted in India.

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