Check out our latest Veranda ad 
Spring is upon us and Moattar, Ltd. is debuting our latest find in the April issue of Veranda magazine. We are featuring an exclusive antique Oushak with a fresh apple green field and a lemon yellow border and medallion. Pick up a copy of Veranda at the newsstand or better yet come have a look at the rug in the showroom.
Size: 11'6" x 15'6"
Circa: 1880
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Turkish knot now from Pakistan
The coarse, nubby knots of Turkey which have become so popular in Oushaks have been emulated in many different regions such as China and Egypt as well as the new productions from Turkey. Moattar, Ltd. has now discovered a resource in Pakistan producing stunning Oushaks in beautiful color palettes. And, they have done a fantastic job at reproducing the Turkish knot. We are committed to finding the most stunning rugs at a variety of price-points to satisfy every design project. Stop in the showroom to see our new selection of head-turning Oushaks.
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Did You Know... 
Many Buddhist symbols are used in rug design relating to spiritual qualities and mysteries that the believer should understand. All eight symbols with their meaning are listed
below. Examples (the lotus, wheel and
 endless knot) are shown in the images to
the right.
Lotus flower: purity Wheel: the majesty of the law Endless knot: destiny Canopy: protection Umbrella: dignity and esteem  Vase of heavenly elixir: enduring peace
Conch shell: calling to prayer Fish: abundance
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