Kabul Mendi Carpet yellow carpet

Kabul Mendi Carpet yellow carpetThe 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

when you are standing in the opposite direction of its pile

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

The use of eco-friendly vegetable dyes also enriches the yarn of this area rug with a natural and vibrant luster

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

No machines were involved in its washing or drying

This Shah Saloor Bokhara

over-dyed and carefully hand-washed to produce a revolutionary work of art

The carpet is made with fine wool and has a high knot density which makes it very durable

Design origin: Contemporary

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

sketched in some lines simulating woodgrain without suggesting depth

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