Aubusson Runner Rug carpets and rugs Persian & Oriental rugs made

Persian & Oriental rugs made from a high percentage of silk are intricate and are often the most valuable of all handmade carpets

As a result

They were a response to the North American fashion taste that intended to modify the boldness of traditional persian and oriental rugs in order to give a muted and antique look of natural wood color that was desired by the modern fashion industry and interior design community

The use of silk ensures a precise rendering of the decorative design patterns

Intricately hand-knotted by individual artisans using centuries-old techniques

Aubusson Runner Rug carpets and rugs Persian & Oriental rugs madeThese type of carpets originated at the beginning of the 20th century in the small village of Bakshaish near Heriz in North West Persia. Finishing: 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