Afghan Organic Sultan Collection Rug - 1.95 x 1.29 Contemporary

Afghan Organic Sultan Collection Rug - 1.95 x 1.29 ContemporaryThe 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

enhancing both modern and traditional furniture

and became very popular in the West in the 18th and 19th centuries

The impression that one gets looking at the carpet is that the designer went to great lengths to insure he managed to fill the carpet with as many flowers as possible

with occasional floral elements

The rug has soft toning

the carpet is very restful and balanced

Architecture as well as carpet weaving flourished at this time

the area rugs have a Kurdish influence as well as a Turkish influence

though they are not as finely knotted

bronze and teals

particularly reds

It is made form kourk wool and comes form the city of Qum