Afghan Kilim Rug - 1.53 x 1.00 Turkaman

Afghan Kilim Rug - 1.53 x 1.00 TurkamanAn 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

The colour whilst being warm and natural are also tasteful and luxurious

and are very suitable for hallways and dining-rooms

or as in this case animals such as camels

Balanced and harmonious patterns such as medallions

Herati motifs are thought to symbolise the small fishes that come up just beneath the surface of the water to swim in the full moon's reflection

A hand-knotted tribal Bakhtiari rug with a pictorial garden design of hexagonal panels depicting cypress pines

Tabriz Superfine Persian Rugs – Luxury Craftsmanship from One of Iran’s Oldest Weaving Centres

There are a number of styles of rug produced in the Tabriz region including Tree of Life

Hamadan was once the capital of Persia during the periods of the Seljuks and today is the catchment area for rugs from numerous towns and villages

rebirth and curvilinear in shape

The repetition of the various coloured tiles in the main filed suggest continuity  of design

cypress tree