In Persian, Kamila means ‘perfect’ or ‘complete’ and symbolises harmony and inner wholeness.
The carpet is created with the Souf technique, a rare, luxurious Persian rug-weaving method that creates a three-dimensional, carved effect by combining raised patterns against a flatwoven (Soumakh) ground. The combination of Souf, Soumakh and Amaleh knotting techniques (Zollanvari Fine Gabbeh) achieve a rich variety of textures. The combination of these techniques for use in large-format carpets was developed by Zollanvari especially for this project for Fischbacher1819. The Fischbacher1819 runners were made by the Afshar nomads in southeastern Shiraz.
The design is inspired by a powerful historical Zoroastrian symbol from Khiva, which vertically represents the past, present and future, and horizontally depicts the winged human figure of Faravahar – a timeless symbol of consciousness and continuity. The symbol represents a guardian spirit.
The symbol, raised by the Souf technique, is arranged in a border with a soumak background at the top and bottom of the runner . The border is finished with a narrow kilim strip. The centre of the runner is hand-knotted.
The design strikes a balance between symbolic depth and modern clarity. Kamila is hand-knotted by Afshar craftswomen using traditional techniques and hand-spun sheep's wool dyed with natural dyes, translating spiritual heritage into a calm, contemporary surface.
All carpets are made to measure on request.
Care
To maintain your carpet's appearance and longevity, vacuum it at least once a week using a standard vacuum cleaner. Use a brush roller for deeper cleaning once or twice a year. Professional cleaning is recommended every 1–2 years.
