This is a beautiful Ivory, Brown, Rust, Green, Peach, Multi Hand Knotted Wool Peshawar rug from Pakistan. Peshawar The main field comprising highly stylized floral and botanical elements is encompassed by a handsome multi-band border with a bold pattern in the main border. The design of the border complements the inner field and adds gentle grandeur to the artful composition of the rug. Peshawar rugs are known for their thinly sheared pile, large designs and antique finish look. Made with high quality wool and natural dyes, the rug features a high sheen pile and Persian botanical motifs in a versatile color palette that suits different decor styles.
Story Behind the Art: Hand-knotted rugs are Pakistan's second-largest cottage and small industry that began as early as the 11th century under the Mughal rule. The craftsmen have the capacity to produce any type of rug using all the popular motifs of guls, medallions, paisleys (botehs), traceries, and geometric designs in various combinations. While the "stone washes" are used to fade and soften colors, the Peshawar style is characterized by a thinly sheered pile, large print designs, and most predominantly, their antique ivory and sometimes golden tones.