Afghan Sultan Collection Vegetable Dye Rug - 1.59 x 1.00 Turkaman

Afghan Sultan Collection Vegetable Dye Rug - 1.59 x 1.00 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

During the 16th

It is oval in shape with an evolving central medallion that begins as a round shape and then has satellites orbiting around it

the big bang

which probably derives from the prayer niche in mosques

living in the uplands of the Fars area

As early as the 16th century valuable carpets were woven there for court use

It is made on a silk foundation and comes from the city of Isfahan

These colours and patterns give Hamadan carpets their signature warmth and timeless appeal

The carpet has an abundance of floral motifs

Mushkabad rugs

The main guard border has colours which appear again in the carpets central medallion

Heriz carpets