Tauris (Fine) - Prince Humayoun's Gardens Rug handknotted area rug They occupied the oasis land

They occupied the oasis land surrounding Merv from the late 17th century until driven from their homeland by the Tekke tribe in 1856

creating a pleasingly simple and balanced appearance

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

Modern square motifs punctuate a warm red field in this handspun Ghazni wool rug from Pakistan

diamond shaped guls on an emerald green field

Tauris (Fine) - Prince Humayoun's Gardens Rug handknotted area rug They occupied the oasis landThe 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