Isfahan Carpet mughal rug medallion with open field

medallion with open field

This carpet is hand-knotted in a workshop in northern Pakistan near the princely state of Kashmir which stretches between Pakistan

it can refer to the Manifestation of God

When you are standing in front of the pile (fine hairs) of this rug it will look a shade darker

More time is spent weaving a silk carpet than a wool carpet of a similar size

Isfahan Carpet mughal rug medallion with open fieldThe 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