Afghan Chobi Vegetable Dye

Afghan Chobi 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

but materials can be all silk

the Gabbeh (from the Persian word meaning raw

With a long medallion as its focal point (repeated at the corners)

including a refined palette of ivory

knots are tightly packed and dense on a cotton warp

Pakistani Persian rugs have curvilinear and floral designs

The unique design characteristics of Karaja rugs distinguish them from other Northwestern Persian (Iranian) rugs and carpets

who dominated the industry

Hosseinabads enjoy a surprisingly long life

durable and extremely soft

the roots of the kilim trace back to the nomadic peoples of the Middle East

seven-sided centre medallion that has smaller diamond shapes at either end