Afghan Modern Vegetable Dye

Afghan Modern 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

including the process of hand-knotting on the spindle of the loom

a distinctive group of Persian weavings

Knotting styles

Among the most popular handmade rugs in the world

making them thick

Kazak rugs adorned the walls and floors of palaces and were placed at the foot of kings

Patterns and colours are bold and designs are often geometric

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

Characterized by their own carpet motifs and designs

with or without a central medallion

creating rugs that are tightly packed

The bold design of the Heriz rug originated with the Mongols