Palace Dome Rug oval rug The all-natural dyes—derived from fruit

The all-natural dyes—derived from fruit skins and vegetable sources—lend the rug its smoky grey field

creating a pleasingly simple and balanced appearance

It is a mangrove forest that is also enlisted as a UNESCO world heritage site

They are differentiated by their intricate octagonal figures containing a smaller octagon or diamond inside

Each one is more than a floor covering—it's a woven tale of two cultures

Palace Dome Rug oval rug The all-natural dyes—derived from fruitThe 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