Afghan Vegetable Dye

Afghan 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

The design of Bidjar rugs consist of a medallion in the centre of the rug

Woven with the Persian or asymmetrical knot and with wool made of velvet and silk

Rugs from Veramin are recognized worldwide for their outstanding quality and distinctive style

who have passed down the skill from generation to generation since the Mogul rule of the Indian subcontinent in the 16th century

Knotted by nomads from the Qashqai and Luri tribes of southwest Iran

structural strength and enormous weight

luminous wool shorn from local sheep and dyed with roots and vegetables

With styles collected from different parts of Persia and Caucasus

the roots of the kilim trace back to the nomadic peoples of the Middle East

high quality rugs from Mashad

less busy design

and is another fine addition to the Oriental rug family