Afghan Khal Mohamadi Super Wool Rug - 1.92x1.49 Connoisseur

Afghan Khal Mohamadi Super Wool Rug - 1.92x1.49 ConnoisseurAfghan rug An 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

brightly coloured and have a thick pile

Qom  rugs (or Qum

Orbiting around the central motifs are satellites that provide interest and vibrance to this carpet

while the weft is either cotton or wool

This beautiful wool carpet was made in the city of Tabriz  It makes a powerful statement with the choice of lovely colours that are in balance and harmony with each other

They were soon to gain a place among the quality carpet producers of Iran

Stars of Wisdom

The carpet is silk and is from the city of Qum

embedded within another medallion

For every horizontal line of knots there are four to five weft cords

The diamond motif of the Shiraz carpets is usually in light or dark blue and the background is normally red with decorations of stylised plants and flowers

The weavers may also incorporate silk into the woollen pile in order to accentuate highlights in the pattern The carpets have a typical Tabriz design