Afghan Chobi Vegetable Dye

Afghan Chobi 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

including the process of hand-knotting on the spindle of the loom

and an embossed village design

Woven with the Persian or asymmetrical knot and with wool made of velvet and silk

It is the Kurdish people of the Middle East (primarily from the larger Kurdistan region that includes the Eastern part of Turkey

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

Tied with the symmetrical Turkish knot – also referred to as the Ghiordes knot or Turkbaff – thick Turkish or Anatolian carpets are made with wool

Using ultra-fine silk fibres

Tabriz rugs are classic and sophisticated

Ziggler or Chobi rugs have unique characteristics that differentiate them from others carpets

the kilim Malaki can be used as a prayer rug or as a decorative accent

designs are woven in uncompromising detail and vibrant colours

Persian Qum rugs vary widely