Afghan Kilim Rug - 1.98 x 1.58 antique

Afghan Kilim Rug - 1.98 x 1.58 antiqueAn 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

open skies

It would look spectacular in any setting

there is the presence of camels (meaning wealth – perhaps oil wells would be more immediately understood today as carrying this meaning) and the inscription which promises at the end of endurance more soulful and spiritual rewards such as unity and loyalty

and one by which the carpets may be identified

wefts can be either cotton or wool

They typically have a strong dominant brown colour

Rug weaving started in Turkey since 13th century with the arrival of the Seljuks

it is made of wool and is from the city of Tabriz

refined detailing

Weavers in Qum use Persian knots and average around 600 knots per square inch

which is near Isfahan in central Iran

The rugs have a medallion or allover pattern surrounded by simple motif elements in the background