Zaboltan Lotus Gardens Carpet bedroom carpet 1650Ð1685

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also called Tekke Bokharas since the mid-19th century

This pictorial rug is a representation of a scene in Sundarbans forest which in Bengali means "Beautiful Forest"

They also are the most popular type of Pakistani rug

this carpet will last for generations due to the high-quality materials and the skilled craftsmanship invested in it

Zaboltan Lotus Gardens Carpet bedroom carpet 1650Ð1685The 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