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

The asymmetrical Persian knot is more common than the symmetrical Turkish double knot

are becoming increasingly popular

abstract designs with playful geometry and open fields of colour

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

Primitive and rough

Very similar in design

long-lasting

Small animals or floral elements are sometimes incorporated

high quality rugs from Mashad

After years of refinement and innovation

motifs of Persian gardens in small

Featuring repeating patterns of octagonal 'guls'