Afghan Karghai Kazak Rug - 1.28 x 0.89 Turkaman

Afghan Karghai Kazak Rug - 1.28 x 0.89 TurkamanAn 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

the big bang

The rugs from Qum ‘walk on the shoulders of giants’

The import of textiles from the west lead to the decline of this craft

Green is also popular

This background has led to the inclusion of regional influences on Afshar weaving

Some modern weavers have begun to favour bold geometric patterns over the traditional Mahi (Herati) design

The local artisans weave their tribal area rugs using both the Persian asymmetrical knot and the Turkish symmetrical knot

All carpets are guaranteed original

the quality of the carpets is at the very highest end and represent the work of the most skilled craftsman

as is the case in this carpet

yet balance is maintained brilliantly

It is made from wool and comes from the city of Mashehad Meshed (Mashehad) is the modern capital of Khorasan