Pakistani Chobi Vegetable Dye

Pakistani Chobi Vegetable DyeChobi comes from Persian word 'chob' meaning wood (or the dyes found in wood). Chobi rugs have unique characteristics that differentiate them from others carpets, including the process of hand knotting on the spindle of the loom. They were developed in Lahore in response to the North American demand for traditional rugs without traditionally strong colours, hence their muted, antique appearance and natural wood colouring. Weaving centres were

Persian Ardebil carpets are thin but with well done geometrical motifs

during the Safavid Dynasty

abstract designs with playful geometry and open fields of colour

Patchworks tell a beautiful new story that is well-suited to contemporary homes and offices

high quality rugs that are famous for their earth tones and geometric patterns

the Sarab features elegant motifs and geometric designs in brown

with smaller motifs – often improvised by the weaver – in the background

Afghan Beshir rugs are hand knotted and emphasize geometric patterns in their designs

Nomadic tribes in the district of Sirjan (in southern Iran's Fars and Kerman provinces) have a long rug weaving history that includes both Turkish and Kurdish influences

In addition

creating rugs that are tightly packed

During this process the rug piles are cut short and the entire rug is stone washed