Afghan Khal Mohammadi

Afghan Khal MohammadiSturdy and long lasting, Khal Mohammadi rugs are made of 100% wool and natural dyes and are legendary for their excellent workmanship and striking finish. These beautifully coloured, short pile rugs are skillfully handcrafted by the Turkomans in and around Kunduz and in some parts of Pakistan. Khal Mohammadi rugs are named after their innovative creator, a legendary Ersari Turkmen rug producer and master dyer from northern Afghanistan. Today, all Khal

An irregular collection of wool strands

making them thick

Combining pieces from up to 10 different rugs and any number of colours and patterns

and those manufactured before 1920 were often tied on a wool warp

The Tabriz's unique double weft is generally cotton or wool

not unlike turkmon rugs

but there was some variation

The kilim rug is steeped in tradition

The pile is cut thin on these hard-wearing rugs

they are also often referred to as Mogul rugs

the popular Mahal is made in a number of countries

Considered an asset in western markets