Afghan Karghai Kazak Rug - 1.28 x 0.90 tabrizAn 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
Perhaps not the largest but certainly better known and more prolific concentration of the Afshar clans is in the Kerman province
Karz rugs have long been coveted by lovers of tribal rugs
The motifs and colours of the carpet are well balanced
This is a magnificent central medallion carpet made out of silk form the city of Qum
The quality of workmanship is second to none and this together with the high quality of materials make this a rare carpet worthy of any setting
It is a magnificent rug and would be a worthy addition to any collection
The carpet is made the more remarkable with silk inlays that give it much vitality and charm
the area rugs have a Kurdish influence as well as a Turkish influence
Meshed (Mashehad) is the modern capital of Khorasan
The most famous workshop in Isfahan is Seirafian
rebirth and curvilinear in shape
practical weaving techniques that reflect everyday rural use