Afghan Super Fine Kazak

Afghan Super Fine KazakThe relatively rare Sumak kilim, which gets its name from the ancient town of Shemakja, is not a actually a kilim. It is flat woven, but the Sumak is created using a tapestry weaving technique in which the weft decorative rather than structural is woven through a number of warp strands before being looped back. The result is a thick, strong, decorative textile that is smooth on the front and ragged on the back, without the characteristic slits of a

patterns range from medallion to figural to Herati/Mahi to three-dimensional

Used as an expression of their makers

these hand-spun carpets are known for their durability and long life

Made with handspun Ghazni wool

rich and hardy

the roots of the kilim trace back to the nomadic peoples of the Middle East

India and Pakistan are using Persian design elements to produce the same high quality rugs

The result is a thick

birthdays or any special occasion

Bokhara rugs are part of Pakistani heritage in Lahore

Perfect for Christmas

“chob” which means wood