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

Simple diamond and triangle patterns in strong reds

Known as the rugs of royalty for their

home to the famous Ottoman manufacturers

trimmed pile

framed by stylized floral patterns

the Kazak is distinguishable both in technique and colour variation

Oushak rugs were first woven in the small town of Oushak in west central Anatolia

making both sides of the carpet usable

Khal Mohammadi rugs are named after their innovative creator

and they are considered to be among the best examples of Afghan weaving

Considered to resemble the first carpets in history that date back several hundred years before Christ

Those made later in the 16th and 17th century are compatible with Persian carpets