Tauris (Fine) ikat

Tauris (Fine) ikat

20% Pure Silk

The early history of carpets in France is tied to the story of two weaving ateliers

rich importers of carpets financed workshops in Iran in which the master weavers subsequently adapted their designs to the tastes of Westerners

This diligently hand-knotted area rug is made of 90% pure lamb’s wool

shades of gold and ivory highlight this wonderfully warm-toned piece

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

Each stroke tightened the knots even further

4- Cited measurements are accurate and exclude cotton fringes

The finishing of this carpet was done using centuries-old traditional techniques

this brand-new Bokhara carpet features repeating patterns of intricate diamond shaped guls

This diligently hand-knotted area rug is made of 95% pure lamb’s wool

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