Afghan Rug - 1.94 x 0.61 tribal

Afghan Rug - 1.94 x 0.61 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

Especially popular are Khal Muhamadi or Afghan Aqche

A truly magnificent silk carpet from the city of Qum

In the top corners a repetition of the flower pattern

To tell the origin of an Indo carpet they often use a prefix

In the city and its surroundings carpets are manufactured with a pattern that is easily recognized

The colours are delightful

It is a magnificent rug and would be a worthy addition to any collection

The centre is ecliptic in shape and contains an arrangement of most beautiful flowers that contrast with a dark blue backdrop

The carpet has an abundance of floral motifs

The abundance of flowers and the natural colours themselves remind us of the renewal of life that is central to existence itself

and in manuscript borders

practical weaving techniques that reflect everyday rural use