Afghan Wool Rug - 2.73 x 1.89 Extra LargeAn 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
The design fantastic and sits well in this circular arrangement of motifs radiating out from the centre medallion
the most common designs are those with a central medallion
The centre of the rug is a large vase containing an amazing spray of flowers that completely fill the field of the carpet
which provides much life and vitality to the carpet
It is made from wool and comes form the city of Heriz
weavers adopt a unique weaving method often referred to as the wet loom technique
The Afshar carpets usually have red and blue colour tones and mostly geometrical patterns
These depictions are not contained by the border but overflow into all areas of the carpet
Please Note:This listing is for one single cushion
There is a great deal of beauty to this carpet and it suggests the beauty of spring centred on the concepts of youth
There is much harmony and balance to this carpet
till today these rugs are often called Farahan Sarouk rugs
