Art Nouveau Carpet Hand-knotted carpet The early history of carpets

The early history of carpets in France is tied to the story of two weaving ateliers

When you are standing in front of the pile (fine hairs) of this rug it will look a shade darker

The carpet is made with fine wool and has a high knot density which makes it very durable

diamond shaped guls on a violet field

10% pure silk

Art Nouveau Carpet Hand-knotted carpet The early history of carpetsThe 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