Helmand grey carpet

Helmand grey carpet

across the top of which is written "À Mon Seul Désir"

The pleasing symmetry of its numerous intricately detailed guls and borders further add to its elegance

The secondary "guls" used in Salor rugs resemble the major guls of the Tekke and Sariq tribes

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

This one-of-a-kind wool and silk blend carpet is hand-knotted in Afghanistan by a family of artisans using centuries old techniques past on from generation to generation

Using a combination of New Zealand worsted and local Pakistani wool on a cotton base

Due to having dyes ranging from a combination of tree bark to various plants

navy and ivory hues provide an intriguing backdrop for the ornate central medallion and floral pattern in this one-of-a-kind wool rug

Hand-knotted with Senneh knots (asymmetric)

This feature is one of the most fascinating parts of a handmade rug

gods and goddesses specific to the Sunderbans and to the Lower Gangetic Delta

One of a kind