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

salmon and green

These extremely luxurious rugs are stone washed and have an unusually short

primitive patterns that are inspired by their natural surroundings

while the rest of the field is decorated either with floral design or with the herati motif reproduced in a small size and repeated to cover the whole background

oranges and creamy ivory colours together into small motifs

These tribal designs are best known for the

and feature traditional geometric patterns on solid-colours ranging from jewel and gold tones to classic reds

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

Afghan Ersari rugs belong to the Ersari tribe in Afghanistan

Sturdy and long lasting

Vibrant handmade Mashwani tribal rugs have been woven for centuries by the semi-nomadic and settled Mashwan tribes in the mountains of central Afghanistan

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