Afghan Vegetable Dye

Afghan 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

Heriz are simple and stylized

these highly skilled

These designs feature a fine repeated gul design

dense pile and pleasing colours

traditional one-way tribal symbols

These tribal designs are best known for the

experiences they will surely brighten your space

as it is finer and more precise

with smaller motifs – often improvised by the weaver – in the background

Sturdy and long lasting

Mahal carpets are almost an art form

Nomadic Persian tribes from Zanjan province in northern Iran produce incredibly beautiful and hard-wearing hand-made Persian tribal rugs