Afghan Kilim Rug - 1.43 x 1.03 round

Afghan Kilim Rug - 1.43 x 1.03 roundAn Afghan rug (or Afghan carpet) is a type of handwoven floor covering textile traditionally made in the northern and western areas of Afghanistan,mainly by Afghan Turkmens and Uzbeks. There are different kinds of Afghan carpets. Especially popular are Khal Mohammadi or Afghan Aqche. Various vegetable and other natural dyes are used to produce the rich colors. The rugs are mostly of medium sizes. Many patterns and colors are used, but the traditional

lovely red base colour to field

Carpets from Isfahan are in the highest category of carpets as far as being of high class when it comes to the composition of the patterns

The colors are bright yet earthy

As early as the 16th century valuable carpets were woven there for court use

The central medallion is captivating and reflects precisely the composition of the guard borders and the field that frames the ocean of calming turquoise

This is one of the most beautiful pictorial carpets one could hope to find

These rugs are decorative only

It will bring into any room a reminder of the beauty of spring

This is a magnificent prayer rug made of silk from the city of Qum

Red (especially plum) is favoured

Hamadan carpets are beautiful and durable

but it has a clear advantage in its resistance to everyday stress