Afghan Super Fine Chobi

Afghan Super Fine ChobiThe 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

These extremely luxurious rugs are stone washed and have an unusually short

which are knotted from high-quality natural silk but are much more affordable than their Persian counterparts

Used traditionally as a floor covering in South Asia

Dominant colours are madder reds

hand-spun yarn

with fine vegetable dyed wool that gives the appearance of silk

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

creating rugs that are tightly packed

beauty and durability

are characterised by their unique construction and the quality of wool used

Bokhara rugs are part of Pakistani heritage in Lahore

where these rugs were used as blankets