Afghan Kilim Vegetable Dye

Afghan Kilim 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

beige and dark blue

These durable rugs are woven by tough Kurdish people in the city of Bidjar

and an embossed village design

Following WWI

modern and contemporary decor

abstract designs with playful geometry and open fields of colour

antique Sarouk rugs from are in high demand by private collectors and museums

with floral curvilinear patterns in ochre

These rugs are crafted using traditional weaving techniques to create a tight and durable pile

making both sides of the carpet usable

Maimana rugs are un-dyed

Bringing together different cultures