Afghan Kilim Rug - 2.45 x 1.76 Turkaman

Afghan Kilim Rug - 2.45 x 1.76 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

A stunning hand-knotted Ardekan with a classic Persian design of an elongated medallion and corner spandrels in a red-toned field of symmetrical floral sprays

or mihrab

and elaborate medallions

In Azerbaijan North west of Iran there is the province of Heriz

browns and red

The tradition of hand-knotting rugs has been passed from generation to generation

red and tan in each of the four sectors of the field of the carpet

Qum rugs are among the finest rugs in the world

we must also consider the poetry of the inscription which is profound and provides the rug with a truly wonderful other layer of meaning

Soft wool is used for the pile and is of a loose pile

are a popular motif

a smooth front face and a ragged back