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

a distinctive group of Persian weavings

Used as an expression of their makers

Aside from their quality

Dominant colours are madder reds

Qum master weavers create extraordinarily fine lines in their work and show pride of craftsmanship by including their signature in a border

Because most feature the same signature design – a geometric border surrounding a foreground of Boteh (paisley) – Mir rugs are easily discernible from other Persian rugs

which can be in the shape of an eighpointed star

natural or uncut) is a primitive

a highly valued Persian knot

The lovely and highly geometrically patterned textiles made by the Shahsavan tribe

owning a Kazak rug was a sign of status

beauty and durability