Afghan Sultan Collection Vegetable Dye Rug - 1.29 x 0.79 classic

Afghan Sultan Collection Vegetable Dye Rug - 1.29 x 0.79 classicThe Magic of Sultan Carpets A Statement of Beauty and Heritage In the northern province of Jowzjan, Afghanistan, lies the serene and fertile city of Sultan a land of greenery, open skies, and some of the most hospitable people in the world. From this region comes a truly unique treasure: the Sultan carpet, a handwoven masterpiece that has captivated collectors and designers across the globe. Each Sultan carpet is more than just a rug it is a work of

Hamedan rugs are less rigid in design

It is made out of wool and comes from the city of Tabriz

Pakistan rug

Mesheds are usually decorated with all over designs

The tree of life depiction appears comfortably framed by a Marrab (gateway to paradise) frame that emphasises the deeply spiritual significance of the carpet

the warp of cotton and the knots is Turkish

who live in the Sagros mountains near the city of Isfahan - are among the most robust of all Persian carpets

These people often weaved  botanical motifs and symbols into the carpets they wove

The number of colors used in Yazd rugs is endless

At Persian Carpet Gallery

that is however very much softened by the carpet’s colours

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