Ghoum Millefleurs Carpet flatweave 20% pure silk

20% pure silk

variously interpret able as "according to my desire alone"

Various other interpretations see the tapestry as representing love or virginity

This Bessarabian carpet brings a bright bohemian touch to floors

This Shah Saloor Bokhara

Ghoum Millefleurs Carpet flatweave 20% pure silkThe 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 carpet