Afghan Sumac Kilim

Afghan Sumac KilimThe 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

thick pile plush rugs are lovely underfoot

these hand-spun carpets are known for their durability and long life

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

Larger rugs feature Turkish Memling guls

baff meaning knot) were once manufactured in Hamadan city

Loribuff are similar to Gabbeh carpets

These carpets have an antique look similar to natural wood colour in response to modern fashion

Created with handspun Afghan wool

rectangular borders are used in many Persian carpets from Moud

are characterised by their unique construction and the quality of wool used

some have a central medallion that resembles a star or hexagon

The eye-catching and unique Loribaft is similar to Gabbeh carpets