Faryab Runner Rug afghan carpet 8 million dollars US by

8 million dollars US by Sothebys in New York back in 2013

20% Pure Silk

This rug is intricately crafted: the strong silk fibers utilized in its production permitted its skilled weavers to weave more knots per square inch (KPSI) than wool carpets contain

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

flowers in the center

Faryab Runner Rug afghan carpet 8 million dollars US byFinishing: 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