Afghan Wool Rug - 1.60 x 1.00 Connoisseur

Afghan Wool Rug - 1.60 x 1.00 ConnoisseurAn 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

This is a handmade rug from the city of Isfahan constructed on a silk foundation

lovely guard borders

The town is over 1000 years old and even centuries ago it was famous as a cultural centre

and are treasured by collectors and decorators alike

must point toward Mecca while the rug is in use

The carpet has a delightful blend of colours and motif that rest perfectly with each other

The tones are earthy but also romantic floral

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

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'

Traditionally Gabeh’s were made for domestic use and not for the market

The patterns can consist of a centrally placed medallion surrounded by arabesques

thanks to tightly packed knots and resilient wool