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gods and goddesses specific to the Sunderbans and to the Lower Gangetic Delta

In addition to inheriting its name from the exotic peafowl bird

Its deep stone wash gives it a glossy look and its seven borders frame its overall composition

convey traditional warmth along with a pleasing symmetry due to its all-over medallion design

Due to having dyes ranging from a combination of tree bark to various plants

Bokhara Wool Runner Rug sotheby rug gods and goddesses specific toFinishing: The 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