Savonnerie Wool Carpet

Savonnerie Wool CarpetOverview The early history of carpets in France is tied to the story of two weaving ateliers, Savonnerie and Aubusson. There are earlier references to carpets being woven in France before the seventeenth century, but no examples survive.

5- Genuine hand-knotted in Afghanistan

Modern square motifs punctuate a soft ivory field in this handspun Ghazni wool rug from Pakistan

This current piece uses a wool so soft that it emits a sheen and feels like silk at the touch

Shah Saloor (or Salor) Bokharas are rare and very fine

When anyone stands directly in front of the pile facing its fibers

When you are standing in front of the pile (fine hairs) of this rug it will look a shade darker

5- Hand-knotted with Ghiordès knots (Turkish symmetrical knots)

3- Hand-tufted

it will trap dirt and dust until it is vacuumed

representing a healthy choice that is environmentally friendly with a long list of benefits

While Yomud Bokharas typically feature a deep aubergine background

The trellis motif is a traditional element and can be found in designs from all periods but Morris took the motif and made it his own