Helmand Lotus Gardens Carpet hand knotted rug Several layers of borders frame

Several layers of borders frame the symmetry of the center

The detailing of this piece also contains wool

an obscure motto

This antique pink colored wool rug

over-dyed and carefully hand-washed to produce a revolutionary work of art

Helmand Lotus Gardens Carpet hand knotted rug Several layers of borders frameHere is an impressively woven and beautifully composed Ziegler style Oriental rug from Afghanistan. The ornate floral motif adorning it is based on antique persian designs. Due to having dyes ranging from a combination of tree bark to various plants, fruits and, at times, insects, it is among the most labour intensive rugs to produce. This type of carpet is among the most desired and most popular rugs in the western world particularly in North