Afghan Kilim Rug - 1.46 x 0.98 PE 1

Afghan Kilim Rug - 1.46 x 0.98 PE 1An 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

intricate designs

In this carpet we see the herati pattern beautifully radiating out from the centre to the borders

The main guard border is magnificent  and strong

with Turkestan tribal influences

must point toward Mecca while the rug is in use

and at times the Tree of Life

the carpet gives you much beauty

they can be extremely varied in design

This central medallion carpet is made of wool and comes from the city of Tabriz  It has the most extraordinary combinations of delightful light blues

The beautifully combined colours mostly consist of red and beige tones

Nain is a small town in the province of Isfahan

no matter how grand or magnificent