Afghan Kilim Rug - 1.31 x 0.84 killim

Afghan Kilim Rug - 1.31 x 0.84 killimAn 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 well as Southern Persian design influences

This carpet has a central medallion  with a field rich in floral elements whose curves and colours are skilfully combined

This carpet is very beautiful

A magnificent silk carpet from the city of Kashan

The majority of the weavers are from the Afshar tribe

The Persian carpet workshops ceased production in circa 1722 after the Afghan invasion

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

from Isfahan or Nain in their knot density of 140

It's made form wool and comes form the city of Qum

Pakistan-Bochara and Indo Gabbeh

Because of this the carpets – named after the nomads of the Bakhtiari tribe

Shirvans pieces are found in smaller sizes