Afghan Sultan Collection Vegetable Dye Rug - 1.98 x 2.01 Balouchi

Afghan Sultan Collection Vegetable Dye Rug - 1.98 x 2.01 BalouchiAn 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

both in area and population

For the Qum designers have adapted or created designs in a style which are distinctively their own whilst being inspired by designs from other areas

is the capital city of the State of Kurdestan

The central medallion is an elongated circle in shape and is a combination of lighter olive and reds

The history of this town is very dated and its commercialized rug weaving industry dates back to the 17th century

The decoration of Nain carpets is similar to that used for Isfahans

A delightful small Qum silk carpet containing a plethora of motifs and patterns all reminiscent of spring

Lahore produces a variety of qualities of hand-knotted rugs

It is wool on silk base

they are also made in a wide variety of designs

In both composition and design it is of the highest quality

A Handwoven Masterpiece Every Sultan carpet is entirely hand‑knotted by skilled Afghan artisans who have inherited their craft through generations