Afghan Kondooz

Afghan KondoozThe 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

during the Safavid Dynasty

Quality Ghazni handspun wool and an ages old dying process combine for a fabulous abrash that makes the colours and patterns of the Khorjin rug the perfect template for fabric shawls

Some of these newer carpets feature a vibrant salmon pink field (dughi) achieved by mixing red dye with yogurt

with high quality

Afghan Mori rugs are stunning carpets with intricate patterns that combine reds

They are named after the Ersari-Beshir Tribe

where wool is an important source of income

rough carpet

Karabagh rugs of the Caucasus region were one of the principal exports to Medieval Europe

including rust and beige

natural or uncut) is a primitive

materials and motif