Afghan Sofreh Vintage

Afghan Sofreh VintageThe Sofreh is a flat woven, tapestry weave kilim rug handcrafted by Belouch tribal weavers. Wonderful, rich and hardy, these textiles were once used as ground cover during communal meals.

these wool carpets are perfect for heavy traffic areas in the home and are in high demand due to their superb quality

are becoming increasingly popular

A rectilinear medallion is arranged horizontally or vertically in the middle of the field

Tribal camel saddlebags (khorjin) from Anatolian villages are the inspiration for the design of these colourful

They are named after the Ersari-Beshir Tribe

It relates to the dyes found in wood

The skilled Qashqai weavers who make these rugs are highly regarded for their expressive craftsmanship and attention to detail

Dragons and eagles were prominent

Named for their place of origin

Girls started at age six and families were required to weave at least one rug each month

a unit of the Esari people

Mashwani rugs feature a dense and expanding pattern of hooked diamonds or zigzags in pink