The Museum Collection are hand knotted Carpets woven in Turkish Knots . Based on computer scans of priceless antique carpets found in the world's great museums, this collection makes possible what had once only been a dream for lovers of antique rugs. The pile is left thick and foot friendly. Museum Collection rugs are treated with an antiqueing wash treatment to make their outward appearance older and worn, but the rugs are spanking new and clean with a long and prosperous life ahead of them. There is some variation in color from one unit to the next.
Selvage is multi colored.
Click on the thumbnails to see a larger image. 55Years Light Wear up to 70 Years Vase carpets were among the first fine carpets made with the kind of quality control impossible in village life. Originally made in the region surrounding Kerman, Iran, today they are very rare indeed and fetch top dollar at auctions. The model for this carpet was a 400 year old unit that was quite riddled with holes. We have filled the holes in and managed to preserve the aged appearance.