Afghan Kilim Rug - 2.02 x 1.59 Connoisseur

Afghan Kilim Rug - 2.02 x 1.59 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

in various shades is the color they are known for together with their fine and silky weave

Its population of nearly 120

The carpet is made by hand and comes from the city of Tabriz

Woven with a luxurious kork wool

It was made in the city of Bijar

The tones are earthy but also romantic floral

This delightful carpet has a central medallion that is lozenge shape with a suitable proportioned lantern each side length ways and with smaller flowers on each side moving into the field

The Rosette design is a circular arrangement of motifs radiating out from the centre medallion suggesting the petals of a rose

The colour and motifs of this carpet are wonderful

and outlines

Central medallion

This classic Persian KASHAN carpet features a central medallion on a vibrant red base