Hereke Carpet 16x12 rug This piece cools a room

This piece cools a room with its pistachio green field and three intricately detailed guls

No machines were involved in its washing or drying

this contemporary piece will integrate any space with its overlaid design and lively colorwork

it was rolled and entirely submerged in a sanitizing bath where its fibers fully absorbed all cleaning liquid

Hand-knotted with Senneh knots (asymmetric)

Hereke Carpet 16x12 rug This piece cools a roomThe 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