Lotus Vines Wool Carpet Bokhara

Lotus Vines Wool Carpet BokharaThe finishing of this carpet was done using centuries old traditional techniques. Once its laborious hand knotting was completed, it was rolled and entirely submerged in a sanitizing bath where its fibers fully absorbed all cleaning liquid. After which it was laid flat on the ground where a team of cleaners used wooden oar like paddles to push the water through its fibers and draw out impurities. Oar strokes were done in sync to prevent the carpet

The secondary "guls" used in Salor rugs resemble the major guls of the Tekke and Sariq tribes

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variously interpret able as "according to my desire alone"

diamond shaped guls on a wine red field

the vibrant palette creates a vivid composition while preserving the craftsmanship of the original design

This feature is one the most fascinating parts of a handmade rug

shades of gold and ivory highlight this wonderfully warm-toned piece

Its deep stone wash gives it a glossy look and its seven borders frame its overall composition

Using a combination of New Zealand worsted and local Pakistani wool on a cotton base

This piece is made contemporary through color and the compelling combination of its floral designs

This carpet is hand-knotted in a workshop in northern Pakistan near the princely state of Kashmir which stretches between Pakistan

This pictorial rug is a representation of a scene in Sundarbans forest which in Bengali means "Beautiful Forest"