Paktia Fountains Rug nomadic rug convey traditional warmth along with

convey traditional warmth along with a pleasing symmetry due to its all-over medallion design

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

Hand-knotted in Afghanistan by individual artisans

The original 17th century persian rug was sold to an anonymous buyer via telephone after four bidders fought for it for more than 10 minutes

Paktia Fountains Rug nomadic rug convey traditional warmth along withThe 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