Afghan Sultan Collection Vegetable Dye Rug - 1.44 x 1.03 classic

Afghan Sultan Collection Vegetable Dye Rug - 1.44 x 1.03 classicThe Magic of Sultan Carpets A Statement of Beauty and Heritage In the northern province of Jowzjan, Afghanistan, lies the serene and fertile city of Sultan a land of greenery, open skies, and some of the most hospitable people in the world. From this region comes a truly unique treasure: the Sultan carpet, a handwoven masterpiece that has captivated collectors and designers across the globe. Each Sultan carpet is more than just a rug it is a work of

The weaving of Kashmar rugs can be traced back to the 1500s

geometric Tekke design

This is a central medallion Qum silk carpet

with an abundance of flowers complimenting the mihrab

On the other hand

Soumak lacks the slits characteristic of kilim

The overall impact of this carpet is one of luxury and delight in spring and nature's beauty

Hunting scenes

The knot style used on Birjand rugs is the Persian asymmetrical knot

and have added colours such as turquoise and purple to the more traditional red

we travel the world to source these rare

The repetition of the various coloured tiles in the main filed suggest continuity  of design