Afghan Vegetable Dye

Afghan 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

Often woven in the Shah Abbasi or the Islimi style (or a combination of the two)

Good quality rugs

The wool is lustrous

In smaller rugs and runners

each Patchwork is visually arresting and completely unique

antique Sarouk rugs from are in high demand by private collectors and museums

the Kazak is distinguishable both in technique and colour variation

each rug is carefully hand dyed using a variety of techniques

although some weavers use a silk or silk and wool weft with a Kurd wool/silk blend for the short pile

These beautifully coloured

owning a Kazak rug was a sign of status

Gharajeh (Karadja