Afghan Area Rug | Very Fine Beige Brown Carpet | Helmand Lotus | 6\' x 4\'
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Afghan Area Rug | Very Fine Beige Brown Carpet | Helmand Lotus | 6\' x 4\':
$900.00
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Superbly constructed from 100% pure wool with strong foundations (warp and weft thread), this is a genuine hand-knotted carpet.Eco-friendly organic dyes, which enrich the yarn with a natural and vibrant luster, are used as coloring agents for the rug.As a result of utilizing quality materials and highly skilled craftsmanship, this carpet is able to withstand highly traversed areas. Extravagant hand-knotted carpets, such as this fine item, are renowned since ancient times for their richness of color, variety of patterns and quality of design. They add warmth, class and sophistication to any room and are masterfully constructed to last for generations.
A Brief History of Lotus Flowers Lotus is native to Iran, India, China, Vietnam to Japan, Malaysia, New Guinea and Australia. It has been held sacred in Asia and the Middle East for over 5,000 years. It has been cultivated since early times, for religious and ornamental purposes.
Lotus flowers have been used throughout history in South Asia and have been featured in Buddhist and Hindu art, carpets, textiles, architecture and literature. It was even a symbolically important plant before its use in religion as exemplified by the Indus Valley civilisation.
The flowers became symbolic of immortality and resurrection because people observed that they would grow from the bottom of dried up pools after the monsoon rains. Despite its early use, it was Buddhism which first brought the lotus symbol to widespread use. Lotus medallions are prominent on the Buddhist places of worship at Sanchi in Madhaya Pradesh and Amaravati in Andhra Pradesh dating from the 2nd century BC to the 2nd century AD.
As Buddhism spread from India to Central Asia and China in the first few centuries AD, and lotus flowers were used to represent Buddha. They were featured on rosettes, scrolls, motifs and iconography. The giant leaves of lotus plants were used as plates in ancient India, and its seeds and roots are still considered a delicacy. 11th and 12th century texts noted lotus dishes and feasts in which lotus leaves were consumed.
The lotus became a common feature woven into South Asia\'s culture. This continued with the advent of Islam in the 12th century AD. Lotus flowers had ancient connections with Persian culture, so they were already popular motifs on Islamic carpets, textiles and architecture. They feature in intricate patterns on perforated screens, tiles and ceramics.
Care & Maintenance: Wool Area RugsSince they are essentially a precious art form, beautiful handmade wool carpets require good care in order to maintain their longevity. Preventative maintenance is the best medicine for ensuring the long life of a rug. Wool carpets are naturally resistant to dirt, as the wool fibers make it more difficult for dirt particles to stick. Therefore, they are easier to clean and keep their color for a longer time period. Below are general guidelines to follow if an accident or spillage occurs. For information on how to care for your rug for specific types of spills or damage such as wine spills, nail polish spills, chewing gum, oil based paint spills, etc, feel free to contact us.
- Deal with it quickly so it is less likely to stain.
- Do not rub, or you will damage the yarn.
- Do not use salt or white wine on a red wine spill.
- Work from the outside inwards to limit the affected area.
- Use a cleaner designed for wool, working it in with a brush, sponge or cloth and then rinsing.
- When you are finished, blot thoroughly and brush the pile in the correct direction.
- If you have any doubts about how to clean, call a professional carpet cleaner.
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Afghan Area Rug | Very Fine Beige Brown Carpet | Helmand Lotus | 6\' x 4\':
$900.00