Pazyryk 18x10 carpet with their symmetrical columns of

with their symmetrical columns of elephantÕs foot motifs (gul designs)

it is among the most labour intensive rugs to produce

as wool is a luxurious material

Hand-knotted by weavers in the Himalayan foothills

providing an illusion of depth

Pazyryk 18x10 carpet with their symmetrical columns ofThis fine pure wool Pazyryk carpet has a rich and varied decor. It's design is inspired from the carpet that is claimed by historians to be the oldest rug in the world: the Pazyrik rug. The carpet was found and excavated in 1949 by russian archeologist: Sergei Rudenko. The symbols within this carpet speak to a connection with the metaphysical, celestial and animal kingdoms.