Mamluk rugs originated during the reign of the Mamluk Sultans in Cairo. It is unknown exactly where or how these rugs were woven – they are shrouded in mystery.

With the same air of mystery this design is ‘rubbed out’, suggesting an antique from the past. The delicate pattern and two-tone colour palette makes this design a superior statement of elegance.

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Handspun NZ wool & bamboo silk

Persian knot

Hand-knotted

800,000 individual knots (240 x 300cm)