Herat Lotus Vines Rug Hand-knotted Carpet emerald and chartreuse hues on

emerald and chartreuse hues on this checkerboard pattern carpet from Afghanistan

It provides its owner with the opportunity to change up the look of their space just by changing the way the rug is placed in the room

this carpet will last for generations due to the high-quality materials and the skilled craftsmanship invested in it

Tekke Bokharas

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

Herat Lotus Vines Rug Hand-knotted Carpet emerald and chartreuse hues onThe 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