Afghan Khorjeen

Afghan KhorjeenCreated by highly skilled Qashqai weavers who are renowned for their expressive craftsmanship and attention to detail, the Khorjeen (Khorjin) with its stunning abrash is highly prized and dearly loved by collectors. Diamond patterns feature heavily in these colourful hand knotted pile carpets, also known as Qashqai Saddlebag rugs. Made with handspun Ghazni wool, the designs are fashioned after khorjin, the antique tribal camel bags crafted in the

medallions and hooked polygons

the Gabbeh (from the Persian word meaning raw

Using the same design as Tabriz rugs

Closely woven with fine knots and superior wool

Hand-woven

hand-spun sheeps' wool contribute to the softness of the Mahal

Evidence that the younger generations were encouraged to try their hand at weaving exists in many of the antique rugs from this region

simple geometric patterns

the first rug producing workshop was established in Tabriz

these one-of-a-kind antique Lilian rugs are heavy

Kazak rugs feature distinct design patterns/motifs with geometric composition and tribal characteristics

Considered an asset in western markets