Afghan Sultan Collection Vegetable Dye Rug - 1.46 x 1.04 Gabeh

Afghan Sultan Collection Vegetable Dye Rug - 1.46 x 1.04 GabehAn 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

and are very suitable for hallways and dining-rooms

Mostly dark in colour with geometrical design which creates the simple elegance

located in the central western region of Iran

which is often decorated with motifs resembling pine

The overall impact of this carpet is one of luxury and delight in spring and nature's beauty

Tabass rug

The usual Tabriz design is a medallion surrounded by flowers and tendrils

Apart from the village rugs

and it is quite possible that this was what was intended by the master weaver as such a symbol quite often was employed to protect the owner from misfortune and in particular to ward off the 'evil eye'

The most recognized design found on Ardabil rugs is the famous Mahi (Herati) design - a diamond medallion and small fish throughout

with the outer guard border being a solid dark colour

Today Arak continues to produce semi-tribal or "village" rugs similar to those made in this part of Iran over two thousand years ago