Afghan Kilim Vegetable Dye

Afghan Kilim 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

beige and dark blue

usually on burgundy red

Considered an essential skill

is not a actually a kilim

floral garden motifs with palmettos

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

Our Afghan Balooch hand knotted carpets are typically smaller sized

These carpets are extremely durable because of the strong wefts used in the process of knotting The contemporary design is extremely popular

Due to the use of high quality

high-end antique Tabriz rugs

terracotta and burgundy

rugs were not simply utilitarian but also symbols of wealth