Afghan Super Fine Chobi

Afghan Super Fine ChobiThe 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

They are hand knotted and made on spindles

flowering branches

Created with handspun Afghan wool

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

medium-sized hand-woven pile rugs feature simple

beautifully symmetrical and are delightful underfoot

but the pattern is almost always one of repeating columns of Turkmen 'gul' or 'fil pai' (elephant prints) in undertones of deep red

These beautifully coloured

Characterized by their own carpet motifs and designs

The result is a thick

Bukharas are prized for their softness

Bokhara rugs are part of Pakistani heritage in Lahore