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

Hand-knotted Tabriz rugs are renowned not only for their exceptional quality and longevity but also for their limitless designs – the most diverse of any rug

It relates to the dyes found in wood

orange or red

The skilled Qashqai weavers who make these rugs are highly regarded for their expressive craftsmanship and attention to detail

Dragons and eagles were prominent

Named for their place of origin

without the characteristic slits of a kilim

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

decorative rather than structural

Bukharas are prized for their softness

a unit of the Esari people

terracotta and burgundy