Paktika Lotus Gardens Wool Carpet blue area rug The use of silk ensures

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

rust red and creme highlight this wonderfully cool-toned piece

The ornate floral motif adorning it is based on antique persian designs

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

Paktika Lotus Gardens Wool Carpet blue area rug The use of silk ensuresThe 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