Paktia Carpet sotheby rug 95% Pure Wool

95% Pure Wool

Tribal area rug displaying classic caucasian motifs in a deep blue field

sketched in some lines simulating woodgrain without suggesting depth

added some climbing roses and bluebirds

They are differentiated by their intricate octagonal figures containing a smaller octagon or diamond inside

Paktia Carpet sotheby rug 95% Pure WoolThe 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