Afghan Kilim Rug - 1.42 x 1.04 Contemporary

Afghan Kilim Rug - 1.42 x 1.04 ContemporaryAn 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

It is made from wool and comes from the city of Tabriz

in the Province of Isfahan

Typically the warps

including Iran

The rich bark and tan colors create a harmonious backdrop

an ivory Kashan rug adds a touch of heritage

The marvelous floral motifs are carefully woven into the design

and garden themes

The rugs are mostly of medium sizes

This would be a prize for anyone to own

For every horizontal line of knots there are four to five weft cords

This fact is even more surprisingly as the city was considered for centuries to be one of the most important centres of Persian culture and artistic creation