Afghan Wool Rug - 1.41x0.99 tribal

Afghan Wool Rug - 1.41x0.99 tribalAn 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

as it is usually woven with supplementary weft threads as continuous supports

Formerly called Senneh

as well as Southern Persian design influences

A handmade Kashan rug made in Persia in the city of Kashan in Isfahan Province North Central Iran

near Dasht-e-Kavir

bring rest and balance to the carpet

It is made on a silk foundation and comes from the city of Isfahan

including tent bags and ceremonial pieces The Faeghi family are the name you can trust

Sarouk was renowned for its carpet weaving industry in the late 19th and early 20th centuries

The region sits high on the rugged mountains of Persia and life here can be very harsh

The weavers may also incorporate silk into the woollen pile in order to accentuate highlights in the pattern The carpets have a typical Tabriz design

Ardabil rugs represent the very best of carpet design and are highly sort after by collector and proud homeowner alike