Millefleurs - Quarter Moon Silk Carpet william morris art 5- Contemporary design origin

5- Contemporary design origin

Tiny square motifs punctuate a warm gray/ivory field in this handspun Ghazni wool rug from Pakistan

This piece cools a room with its pistachio green field and three intricately detailed guls

luxurious wool rugs into exotic works of art that feature unique tonalities and patterns brought to life through intense color

and a team of cleaners used wooden oar-like paddles to push the water through its fibres and draw out impurities

Millefleurs - Quarter Moon Silk Carpet william morris art 5- Contemporary design originMaterials & 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