Nimruz Lotus Gardens Carpet beige medallion rug 5- Genuine handmade in Afghanistan

5- Genuine handmade in Afghanistan

This is a common occurrence in fine hand-knotted rugs

_x000D__x000D_This piece derives its name from the "Salor" tribe which was once the wealthiest and most prestigious of the Turkoman tribes

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

Nimruz Lotus Gardens Carpet beige medallion rug 5- Genuine handmade in AfghanistanThe 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