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

Kashans can be found in beige

with dark red fields and repeating black or blue and ivory 'gul' motifs

most often red

They are hand knotted and made on spindles

The medallion stands out on a solid open field

talented nomads wove stunning

More sophisticated than primitive – at once exotic and warm – the Sirjan is a favourite of people who enjoy a simpler

Sarouk is a beautiful village located with a rich history in carpet weaving

deep pink or salmon tones used alongside soft blues

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

colour can be a distinguishing characteristic of the Shahsavan

vishapagorgs (dragon-carpets) and otsagorgs (serpent-carpets)