Pakistani Fine Chobi Vegetable Dye

Pakistani Fine Chobi Vegetable DyeChobi comes from Persian word 'chob' meaning wood (or the dyes found in wood). Chobi rugs have unique characteristics that differentiate them from others carpets, including the process of hand knotting on the spindle of the loom. They were developed in Lahore in response to the North American demand for traditional rugs without traditionally strong colours, hence their muted, antique appearance and natural wood colouring. Weaving centres were

medallions and hooked polygons

unique sheen and striking appearance

including a refined palette of ivory

Some of these newer carpets feature a vibrant salmon pink field (dughi) achieved by mixing red dye with yogurt

hand-spun yarn

These rugs are perfect for high traffic areas such as corridors

nicknamed iron rugs

rectangular borders are used in many Persian carpets from Moud

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

Although the heavily patterned borders feature the latch-hook and reciprocal saw-tooth designs typical of rugs made in the southwestern United States

The result is a thick

Those made later in the 16th and 17th century are compatible with Persian carpets