Afghan Kilim Rug - 2.53 x 1.76 Balouchi

Afghan Kilim Rug - 2.53 x 1.76 BalouchiAn 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

and knives to peel them with

a rich burgundy is usually the predominant one and some other common colors are different shades of blue

which is reflected in the motifs of many of the carpets

\n \nRug weaving started in Turkey since 13th century with the arrival of the Seljuks

\n\nTabriz is situated in north-western Iran

Qum gained for itself a reputation for high-quality rugs

A hand-knotted tribal Bakhtiary rug with triple hooked medallions set within a red-toned field of stylized trial floral patterns

around 100 km south of Tehran

The camel pattern used here is often used as a motif to augur wealth and happiness

and Mina Khani lattice designs

and when seen in that context its beauty is jaw dropping

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