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

they often incorporate their signature somewhere in the border of their carpets

is woven through a number of warp strands before being looped back

Once the rug is allowed to dry the wool shrinks and tightens the knots causing the rug to be extremely dense and durable

Combining pieces from up to 10 different rugs and any number of colours and patterns

tapestry-weave kilim rug handcrafted by Belouch tribal weavers

Pakistani Bokhara – with their velvety

long-lasting

Our Afghan Balooch hand knotted carpets are typically smaller sized

Common patterns include medallions

The concentrations of dyes

Usually made by women

The central floral-bouquet medallion is surrounded by floral sprays and highlighted by threads in ivory