Helmand Carpet gray rug each piece is organically neutralized

each piece is organically neutralized from its original color

Each stroke tightened the knots even further

1650Ð1685

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

They were a response to the North American fashion taste that intended to modify the boldness of traditional persian and oriental rugs in order to give a muted and antique look of natural wood color that was desired by the modern fashion industry and interior design community

Helmand Carpet gray rug each piece is organically neutralizedThe 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