Tauris Millefleurs Silk Carpet red bokhara rug but no examples survive

but no examples survive

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This one-of-a-kind wool and silk blend carpet is hand-knotted in Afghanistan by a family of artisans using centuries old techniques past on from generation to generation

3- Extremely detailed repeating columns and rows of "Gul" medallions in a tight and fine weave

the traditional medallion-and-corner design of this piece have been adapted to reflect the Western aesthetic of large-scale

Tauris Millefleurs Silk Carpet red bokhara rug but no examples surviveFinishing: The 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