Savonnerie Trellis Carpet palace rug Several layers of borders frame

Several layers of borders frame the symmetry of the center

it will look a shade lighter

Due to having dyes ranging from a combination of tree bark to various plants

The ornate floral motif adorning it is based on antique persian designs

These type of carpets originated at the beginning of the 20th century in the small village of Bakshaish near Heriz in North-West Persia

Savonnerie Trellis Carpet palace rug Several layers of borders frameThe 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