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

they Heriz rugs easy to recognize

Among the most popular handmade rugs in the world

Used traditionally as a floor covering in South Asia

almost blanket-like feel

Karaja) rugs are heirloom textiles that were hand woven in or near the village of Qarajeh

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

each Sirjan is a unique and inestimable treasure because no two rugs are identical

Dragons and eagles were prominent

These tribal designs are best known for the “fil-poi”or elephant’s foot shapes which are a large octagonal gul now described as Bukhara patterns

red and navy blue are most common

a high quality

Gharajeh (Karadja