Helmand Pomegranate And Lotuses Carpet kazak A harmonious fusion of tradition

A harmonious fusion of tradition and innovation

These type of carpets originated at the beginning of the 20th century in the small village of Bakshaish near Heriz in North-West Persia

Several layers of borders frame the symmetry of the center

5- Hand-knotted with Ghiordès knots (Turkish symmetrical knots)

as the natural pile also deters the growth of bacteria and dust mites

Helmand Pomegranate And Lotuses Carpet kazak A harmonious fusion of traditionThe 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