Afghan Kilim Rug - 1.23 x 0.87 GabehAn 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
Modern kilims are popular floor coverings in Western households
in this central medallion carpet we see so many colours and shapes that provide much interest and delight
Shahr Baff carpets are typically finer and higher in quality than those woven in neighbouring villages
This is an exciting rug with huge activity
In the past and at present
as one cushion has already been sold
Qum rug production is a great success story
This delightful carpet has three central medallions that are lozenge shape with a suitable proportioned lantern each side length ways and with smaller flowers on each side moving into the field
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'
There are many beautiful flowers and beautiful motifs
Magnificent floral motifs are highlighted by the central medallion and guard borders
The patterns are predominantly geometric and the most common layouts on Ardabil rugs are medallions
