Afghan Chobi Vegetable Dye

Afghan Chobi 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

naturally dyed

Indian cashmere carpets – which are knotted from high-quality natural silk but are much more affordable than their Persian counterparts – are becoming increasingly popular

living in tribes away from the city and practicing the traditions of their ancestors

Turkemistan and Afghanistan

With their relatively standardized designs and wide range of sizes

from dense all-over designs to intricate central medallions surrounded by a variety of motifs

There is no central medallion

Master weavers in Tabriz are among the most skilled in Persia and

With 20-120 knots per square inch – higher in the finest antique rugs – the carpets feature simple patterns in true nomadic fashion

and the famous Herati design is occasionally included

shrubs and leaves

) Named after the village where it is crafted