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

resulting in a thick

The lustrous wool of the Heriz is hand-spun from local sheep and naturally dyed with roots and vegetables

One of Iran's leading rug manufacturers is the ancient city of Nahavand

Beautifully coloured and lavishly used

often improvised by the weaver

from dense all-over designs to intricate central medallions surrounded by a variety of motifs

luminous wool shorn from local sheep and dyed with roots and vegetables

with silk details

hand-knotted Turkmen rugs are not to be confused with rugs manufactured in India and Pakistan that follow the Turkmen design

with shades of baby and navy blue and gentle touches of tan

the pile is sheep's wool and the Persian knots are dense

Considered an asset in western markets