Konar Lotus Garden Carpet 13x10 carpet Five of the tapestries are

Five of the tapestries are commonly interpreted as depicting the five senses - taste

The silk fibers in this piece create a beautiful sheen throughout the field and borders

3- Extremely detailed repeating column and rows of "Gul" medallions in a tight and fine weave

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

Each diamond shape gul is a hidden symbol signifying women

Konar Lotus Garden Carpet 13x10 carpet Five of the tapestries areThe 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