Afghan Mazar Sheriff Rug - 1.86 x 1.29 Connoisseur

Afghan Mazar Sheriff Rug - 1.86 x 1.29 ConnoisseurAn 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 quality of this Qum silk rug is particularly high

Isfahan was the capital of Persia during the reign of Shah Abbas (1571 – 1629)

A wonderful silk carpet from the city of Qum

It has a small central medallion which is in proportion to the other motifs of this carpet

different shades of blue

Without a closer examination this carpet may be thought to carry a message of austerity

The Balouchi tribal people are nomadic historically and they continue the nomadic way of life even today

The carpet is made of the finest materials and is from the city of Isfahan

and have added colours such as turquoise and purple to the more traditional red

in spite of the fact that the asymmetrical knot which is also known as the Persian knot or Senneh knot

The Hamadan group includes Lilihan rugs

and have a compact pile