Nimruz Lotus Gardens Carpet beige medallion rug diamond shaped guls on a

diamond shaped guls on a midnight blue field

This is a common occurrence in fine hand-knotted rugs

Each diamond shape gul is a hidden symbol signifying women

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

_x000D__x000D_This piece derives its name from the "Salor" tribe which was once the wealthiest and most prestigious of the Turkoman tribes

Nimruz Lotus Gardens Carpet beige medallion rug diamond shaped guls on aThe 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