Afghan Kilim Rug - 1.49 x 1.00 PE 1

Afghan Kilim Rug - 1.49 x 1.00 PE 1An Afghan rug (or Afghan carpet) is a type of handwoven floor covering textile traditionally made in the northern and western areas of Afghanistan,mainly by Afghan Turkmens and Uzbeks. There are different kinds of Afghan carpets. Especially popular are Khal Mohammadi or Afghan Aqche. Various vegetable and other natural dyes are used to produce the rich colors. The rugs are mostly of medium sizes. Many patterns and colors are used, but the traditional

and ivory backgrounds using both natural and synthetic dyes

It is very finely knotted with clear delicate motifs

The first looms were established in the 1930s at the instigation of a group of Kashan merchants

beautiful red base colour to field

near Dasht-e-Kavir

the colours of Kars rugs are softer and more pastel-like than other Caucasian rugs

browns and red

The dominant feature of the design in this area is the absolute lack of curves

handwoven in the northern province of Jowzjan

The photos show a pair for reference only

Bijar Rugs are amongst the strongest of all Persian weaves and they have earned an international reputation for their high quality

Featuring a classic central medallion in the shape of a human eye