Being over 100 years old. this antique artisan masterpiece is truly a part of history. Hand-knotted using natural materials and vegetable dyes is the reason by it able to withstand so much over so long, growing more and more beautiful with age. A unique patina of wear over the years makes it truly one of a kind, meant to be enjoyed for many more years. This rug has been professionally cleaned as with all our rugs, though some slight discoloration may still exist. Being handmade the rug may not be perfectly rectangular, or evenly straight throughout the rug.