Zaboltan Lotus Gardens Carpet oversize rug The early history of carpets

The early history of carpets in France is tied to the story of two weaving ateliers

Their all-over design enhance any room with their pleasing symmetry

Due to having dyes ranging from a combination of tree bark to various plants

This stunning modern carpet has been handmade in Afghanistan using centuries old weaving techniques

Various vegetable and other natural dyes are used to produce the rug's rich colors

Zaboltan Lotus Gardens Carpet oversize rug The early history of carpetsThe 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