Aubusson Runner Rug turkoman carpet Modern square motifs punctuate a

Modern square motifs punctuate a soft ivory field in this handspun Ghazni wool rug from Pakistan

Homeowners benefit from an extra grip which is important for balance

this rug can last over 100 years

it is not uncommon to see silk carpets displayed on walls

in the Sundarbans

Aubusson Runner Rug turkoman carpet Modern square motifs punctuate aThese type of carpets originated at the beginning of the 20th century in the small village of Bakshaish near Heriz in North West Persia. Finishing: 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