Afghan Silk Foundation Rug - 1.71 x 1.13 Tribal

Afghan Silk Foundation Rug - 1.71 x 1.13 TribalAn 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

but with these new cultural contacts

narrow format described in the West as runners

Floral border

It may be translated to mean “After we endure

Very finely knotted rugs and carpets in complex Persian medallion

Designed by Master Kermani

the central band often takes its motif from the ground design

Hamadan Hamadan was once the capital of Persia during the periods of the Seljuks and today is the catchment area for rugs from numerous towns and villages

they can be extremely varied in design

These cords are tightly beaten together with a claw like instrument

The most common pattern contains a large center piece with one or more squared medallions

The rosette is dynamic and explodes outward