Afghan Sultan Collection Vegetable Dye Rug - 3.05 x 2.49 killim

Afghan Sultan Collection Vegetable Dye Rug - 3.05 x 2.49 killimThe Magic of Sultan Carpets A Statement of Beauty and Heritage In the northern province of Jowzjan, Afghanistan, lies the serene and fertile city of Sultan a land of greenery, open skies, and some of the most hospitable people in the world. From this region comes a truly unique treasure: the Sultan carpet, a handwoven masterpiece that has captivated collectors and designers across the globe. Each Sultan carpet is more than just a rug it is a work of

Typically colours are red

and in the lower corners are two birds which are auspicious

it is made of silk and is from the city of Qum

the favourite wife of the famous Caliph Haroun-al-Rasheed

and navy blue

The pastel pink field provides a wonderful balance to the complex patterns of the rest of the carpets

17th and 18th century many fine carpets were woven here made of the finest sheep wool and silk

measuring 34' x 17'

Lahore produces a variety of qualities of hand-knotted rugs

This carpet has a star of universe all over patten design with delightful orange dominant guard border and a lighter centre with motifs on a yellow field

The quality of this rug is particularly high

good guard borders