Afghan Modern Vegetable Dye

Afghan Modern Vegetable DyeThe kilim rug is steeped in tradition. Considered to resemble the first carpets in history that date back several hundred years before Christ, the roots of the kilim trace back to the nomadic peoples of the Middle East, where these rugs were used as blankets, seat mats, saddle blankets, wall decoration and carpets. Hand woven, the 'flatweave' kilim is almost identical top and bottom, making both sides of the carpet usable. Warp and weft weaving

Diamond patterns feature heavily in these colourful hand-knotted pile carpets

home to the famous Ottoman manufacturers

latch or stepped hook medallions or small animal figures

medium-sized hand-woven pile rugs feature simple

the boteh often covered the entire field to mesmerizing effect

a highly valued Persian knot

Hamadan rugs – made in the towns and villages surrounding the city – vary greatly

who invaded Iran in the 13th century

They leverage original designs and are known for their use of colour which are often deeply saturated jewel tones

the durable Persian Mir rug – known as Seraband (Saraband) in the 19th and 20th centuries – is part of the Ardabil group

the artisan

The Afghan Chobi collection is derived from the Farsi word