Mina-Khani - Birds of Paradise Carpet purple rug

Mina-Khani - Birds of Paradise Carpet purple rugMaterials & Craftsmanship: This fine, diligently hand knotted area rug contains a perfect blend of 80% pure silk and 20% pure wool. Persian & Oriental rugs made from a high percentage of silk are intricate and are often the most valuable of all handmade carpets. The silk fibers in this piece create a beautiful sheen throughout the field and borders, providing an ultra luxurious feel. The use of silk ensures a precise rendering of the decorative design

3- Detailed with a tight and fine weave

every carpet is entirely woven from the highest quality wool possible

the vibrant palette creates a vivid composition while preserving the craftsmanship of the original design

Modern lines punctuate a warm colorful field to create a minimalist aesthetic

Vivid plum

This one-of-a-kind wool and silk blend carpet is hand-knotted in Afghanistan by a family of artisans using centuries old techniques past on from generation to generation

More time is spent weaving a silk carpet than a wool carpet of a similar size

and created a classic

The finishing of this carpet was done using centuries-old traditional techniques

Please note that this piece features a light and darker side due to the direction of its wool pile (nap)

Numerous documentary movies have been made about the Sunderbans

Wool is a natural material