Afghan Sultan Collection Vegetable Dye Rug - 1.47 x 1.05 Turkaman

Afghan Sultan Collection Vegetable Dye Rug - 1.47 x 1.05 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

This delightful carpet has a central medallion that is a butterfly shape with a suitable proportioned lantern each side length ways and with smaller flowers on each side moving into the field

Qom  rugs (or Qum

This is a magnificent central medallion carpet made out of silk form the city of Qum

Such motifs are often seen as a symbol long life

The motifs are found in a cluster (all-over pattern)

although silk is also used as weft on fine Ardabil rugs

They are hard wearing and generally of good quality

Some Gabehs woven by the Lurs have pile on both sides

For it is at this spiritual level that the aches and torments of our hearts can find true solace

These are used as blankets and known as Gabeh patuee

This would be a prize for anyone to own

This carpet showcases a central medallion in the shape of the human eye