Afghan Kondooz

Afghan KondoozThe 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

short-pile rugs are skillfully handcrafted by the Turkomans in and around Kunduz and in some parts of Pakistan

eye-catching carpet and high quality

Otherwise used only in Bakhtiari rugs

which gets its name from the ancient town of Shemakja

These carpets have an antique look similar to natural wood colour in response to modern fashion

Afghan Mori rugs are stunning carpets with intricate patterns that combine reds

light red or turquoise for background contrast

and also by Tibetan refugees living in Nepal

designed with a central medallion and radiating floral sprays on an open field

Characterized by their own carpet motifs and designs

birthdays or any special occasion

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