Royal Shaggy White and Dark Blue Size:8' x 11' Each stroke tightened the knots

Each stroke tightened the knots even further

Silk pile rugs of this caliber are usually placed in formal rooms that undergo less foot traffic or in bedrooms

The carpet was found and excavated in 1949 by russian archeologist: Sergei Rudenko

Its design is French and it is the modern title given to a series of six tapestries woven in Flanders of wool and silk

The use of silk ensures a precise rendering of the decorative design patterns since strong silk fibers permit skilled weavers to weave more knots per square inch (KPSI) than those of wool carpets

Royal Shaggy White and Dark Blue Size:8' x 11' Each stroke tightened the knots