Afghan Super Wool Rug - 2.97 x 0.82 tabriz

Afghan Super Wool Rug - 2.97 x 0.82 tabrizAn 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

Ardekan rugs originate from Ardakan

or dark blue for the field

It is made from silk and comes from Qum in Iran

Ram’s Horn

giving unity to this carpet

and at times the Tree of Life

improved over time

A central centre medallion sets the tone in many cases

and Veramin

For every horizontal line of knots there are four to five weft cords

Afshar means "obedient"

Shirvans pieces are found in smaller sizes