Samangani Wool Carpet birds of paradise on display in the Musée

on display in the Musée du Moyen Âge in France

3- Knotted with Senneh knots (asymmetrical knots)

When anyone stands directly in front of the pile facing its fibers

This provides additional support which ensures that the edges do not curl inwards

Samangani Wool Carpet birds of paradise on display in the MuséeThe 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