Arts & Crafts by William Morris Runner Rug french style Tiny square motifs punctuate a

Tiny square motifs punctuate a warm gray/ivory field in this handspun Ghazni wool rug from Pakistan

are what most people imagine when we refer to Bokharas in general

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

also know as a Turkoman rug

Arts & Crafts by William Morris Runner Rug french style Tiny square motifs punctuate aThese type of carpets originated at the beginning of the 20th century in the small village of Bakshaish near Heriz in North West Persia. Materials & Craftsmanship: This fine, diligently hand knotted area rug contains a perfect blend of 80% pure silk and 20% pure wool. Persian & Oriental rugs made from a high percentage of silk are intricate and are often the most valuable of all handmade carpets. The silk fibers in this piece create a beautiful sheen