Isfahan Carpet afghan rug The motifs of the medallion

The motifs of the medallion are included in the border and its four corners

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Isfahan Carpet afghan rug The motifs of the medallionThe 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