Afghan Super Fine Khorjeen

Afghan Super Fine KhorjeenThe relatively rare Sumak kilim, which gets its name from the ancient town of Shemakja, is not a actually a kilim. It is flat woven, but the Sumak is created using a tapestry weaving technique in which the weft decorative rather than structural is woven through a number of warp strands before being looped back. The result is a thick, strong, decorative textile that is smooth on the front and ragged on the back, without the characteristic slits of a

central Persia's Isfahan Province

collectively

Using the same design as Tabriz rugs

A rectilinear medallion is arranged horizontally or vertically in the middle of the field

and Karabagh carpets were categorized according to the animals depicted: artsvagorgs (eagle-carpets)

Primitive and rough

are referred to as Shahsavan (Saveh) rugs

framed by stylized floral patterns

Kashan rugs originated in the city of Kashan

Pakistani Bokhara

leaf-like medallion

where these rugs were used as blankets