Tauris Mahi Carpet 10x8 rug shades of gold and ivory

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

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

you will note that one side is lighter in shade whereas the other side will be a darker shade

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

Its deep stone wash gives it a glossy look and its triple border frames its overall composition

Tauris Mahi Carpet 10x8 rug shades of gold and ivoryThe 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