Savonnerie Trellis Carpet palace rug 3- Extremely detailed repeating column

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

This diligently hand-knotted area rug is made of 100% pure lamb’s wool

as the natural pile also deters the growth of bacteria and dust mites

These type of carpets originated at the beginning of the 20th century in the small village of Bakshaish near Heriz in North-West Persia

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

Savonnerie Trellis Carpet palace rug 3- Extremely detailed repeating columnThe 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