Afghan Sofreh

Afghan SofrehThe 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.

thick pile plush rugs are lovely underfoot

beige and dark blue

and an embossed village design

oranges and creamy ivory colours together into small motifs

the Khorjeen (Khorjin) – with its stunning abrash – is highly prized and dearly loved by collectors

Pakistani Bokhara – with their velvety

These tribal designs are best known for the

The most recognizable characteristic of the Sarouk Persian rug is a distinct blue weft

It was the Persian kings of the 17th century that resettled the Shahsavan tribes from their home in Central Asia

in which tiny geometric fish designs make up the border

burnt orange

are characteristic of the Afghan Faryab Ghalmori rug