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

The oldest examples were woven in the city of Konya

these rugs were not initially made to be sold

but they are difficult to source today

from detailed medallion and corner designs to adventurous hunting rugs to pictorial rugs that portray scenes of daily life

which produces high quality Persian rugs of excellent repute

Chobi rugs have unique characteristics that differentiate them from others carpets

Only the asymmetrical Persian knot is used

with some antique examples feeling almost velvety

A dynamic and descriptive carpet with a unique approach and aesthetic

Mahal carpets – the result of an expanding cottage industry – were mainly made on the family level

they are also often referred to as Mogul rugs

The Sirjan is a handmade Persian tribal rug