Afghan Sumac Shahsavan

Afghan Sumac ShahsavanThe relatively rare Sumak kilim, which gets its name from the ancient town of Shemakja, is not a actually a kilim. It is flat woven, but the Sumak is created using a tapestry weaving technique in which the weft decorative rather than structural is woven through a number of warp strands before being looped back. The result is a thick, strong, decorative textile that is smooth on the front and ragged on the back, without the characteristic slits of a

their gorgeous rose-pink or rose-red fields are accented with azure and blue motifs and borders

The natural materials are sheep's wool for the pile and cotton for the warp with somewhat coarser knotting

The warp and weft are generally cotton

hand-spun yarn

These carpets have an antique look similar to natural wood colour in response to modern fashion

Kashan rugs originated in the city of Kashan

Tabriz rugs are classic and sophisticated

in the background

as the nomads used their surroundings as inspiration for their designs

Maimana rugs are un-dyed

During this process the rug piles are cut short and the entire rug is stone washed

but is the pink in the weft that defines these rugs and creates their unique appearance