Helmand Pomegranate And Lotuses Carpet kazak These type of carpets originated

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

Afghan carpets are in very high demand in the western world

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

5- Hand-knotted with Ghiordès knots (Turkish symmetrical knots)

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

Helmand Pomegranate And Lotuses Carpet kazak These type of carpets originatedThe 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