Lotus Vines Wool Carpet Bokhara shades of gold and ivory

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

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

variously interpret able as "according to my desire alone"

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

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

Lotus Vines Wool Carpet Bokhara shades of gold and ivoryThe 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