Afghan Kilim Rug - 1.13 x 0.86 killim

Afghan Kilim Rug - 1.13 x 0.86 killimAn 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

At the beginning of the century

Caucasian rug influences are also strongly felt resulting in displays of bold geometric designs in primary colours

It has a delightful combinations of colours and motifs

A magnificent central medallion Qum silk carpet

It contains in its centre a large motif which is shaped like the human eye

salt bags and flat-weaves known in the West as kilims

Skilled artisans may use either the Turkish or Persian knot

like creation itself

The carpet is divided into individual squares with animals and plants acting as symbols

around 100 km south of Tehran

such as those of animals and plants

heaven and immortality is so often central to Persian carpets