Ghoum Shah Abbas beni ouarain reinforcement of the sides is

reinforcement of the sides is enabled to provide protection against wear and tear and the rug is kept flat on the floor

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

an allusion to the after life

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

emerald and chartreuse hues on this checkerboard pattern carpet from Afghanistan

Ghoum Shah Abbas beni ouarain reinforcement of the sides isThe term "millefleurs" in reference to handmade rugs is also used to describe Oriental rugs with a design of many small flowers and plants.