Oruzgan Lotus Vines Runner Rug Hallway Rug Hand-knotted by weavers in the

Hand-knotted by weavers in the Himalayan foothills

diamond shaped guls on an emerald green field

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

Cleaning is also easier due to a protective layer that pushes dirt up and resists staining

on display in the Musée du Moyen Âge in France

Oruzgan Lotus Vines Runner Rug Hallway Rug Hand-knotted by weavers in theFinishing: 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