Afghan Vegetable Dye

Afghan 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

Beautiful rugs that mirror the traditional bordered Bidjar style of rug with a mohi (fish) medallion in the center

medallions and hooked polygons

plushy feel underfoot

Highly prized

Their glowing ivory groundwork is considered to be the finest in the world

Kashan rugs originated in the city of Kashan

Finer examples include the Hosseinabad or Nahawand

camel and taupe

Considered to resemble the first carpets in history that date back several hundred years before Christ

naturally dyed wool

terracotta and burgundy

The carpets feature nomadic and geometrical motifs in a rectilinear design