Afghan Modern Vegetable Dye

Afghan Modern 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

central Persia's Isfahan Province

and many have silk fields or highlights of silk

The lustrous wool of the Heriz is hand-spun from local sheep and naturally dyed with roots and vegetables

Sarouk weavers use the symmetrical Persian knot

green or bright blue

with their iconic patterns

you will notice that only straight lines are used in the representation of the patterns

Since the 15th century

Created with handspun Afghan wool

Khal Mohammadi rugs are made of 100% wool and natural dyes and are legendary for their excellent workmanship and striking finish

beauty and durability

Oushak has been the production centre of Turkish rugs