Paktia Carpet sotheby rug Tribal area rug displaying classic

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

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

this rug can last over 50 years

Modern square motifs punctuate a soft ivory field in Afghanistan's handspun Ghazni wool rug

Various shades of teal and ivory highlight this wonderfully cool-toned piece

Paktia Carpet sotheby rug Tribal area rug displaying classicThe 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