Savonnerie Trellis Carpet palace rug Several layers of borders frame

Several layers of borders frame the symmetry of the center

The silk fibers in this piece create a beautiful sheen throughout the field and borders

this carpet is hand-knotted in Pakistan from pure wool

these carpets are considered to be some of the finest carpets manufactured in Pakistan

Savonnerie Trellis Carpet palace rug Several layers of borders frameThe 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