Afghan Kondooz

Afghan KondoozThe 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

a distinctive group of Persian weavings

the Gabbeh (from the Persian word meaning raw

Good quality rugs

abstract designs with playful geometry and open fields of colour

Pakistani Persian rugs have curvilinear and floral designs

They were developed in Lahore in response to the North American demand for traditional rugs without traditionally strong colours

Durry or Dari) is a thin

000 years ago

khaki and light blue

designed with a central medallion and radiating floral sprays on an open field

or elephant

dark blue and black