Afghan Super Fine Kazak

Afghan Super Fine KazakThe relatively rare Sumak kilim, which gets its name from the ancient town of Shemakja, is not a actually a kilim. It is flat woven, but the Sumak is created using a tapestry weaving technique in which the weft decorative rather than structural is woven through a number of warp strands before being looped back. The result is a thick, strong, decorative textile that is smooth on the front and ragged on the back, without the characteristic slits of a

These carpets leverage floral motifs

short-pile rugs are skillfully handcrafted by the Turkomans in and around Kunduz and in some parts of Pakistan

These long runners feature simple geometric patterns

although the Turkish knot can be found in some antique carpets

Some of these newer carpets feature a vibrant salmon pink field (dughi) achieved by mixing red dye with yogurt

Primitive and rough

and the rugs are often based on geometric medallion and corner schemes

Maimana rugs are un-dyed

These beautifully coloured

Although the heavily patterned borders feature the latch-hook and reciprocal saw-tooth designs typical of rugs made in the southwestern United States

rarest examples) and thick wool pile

their character coming from large