Afghan Sultan Collection Vegetable Dye Rug - 1.86 x 1.21 Turkaman

Afghan Sultan Collection Vegetable Dye Rug - 1.86 x 1.21 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

Karz rugs have long been coveted by lovers of tribal rugs

Large carpets are mainly made by fairly rough yarn on cotton warp with a rustic design

Like any other city in the rug weaving industry

Pakistan rug Carpet weaving may have been introduced into the area of present-day Pakistan as far back as the eleventh century

particularly the circular central medallion with its two pendants reaching out length wise and the shape of the border of the main field

The pastel pink field provides a wonderful balance to the complex patterns of the rest of the carpets

proudly weaved his signature onto this piece

its overall shape suggests a star or perhaps even the sun

Kashmar rugs tell the stories of the rich cultural life and history in the region

dining area

Traditionally Gabeh’s were made for domestic use and not for the market

Plants and animals feature in a number of the Nain carpets