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

Colours are typically ivory

Otherwise used only in Bakhtiari rugs

natural or uncut

while generally fine

which enables the high intricacy and detail found in the patterns

Often featuring patterns of Persian origin

deep pink or salmon tones used alongside soft blues

a highly valued Persian knot

After years of refinement and innovation

shades of ivory

naturally dyed wool

Gharajeh (Karadja