Afghan Sultan Collection Vegetable Dye Rug - 1.81 x 1.24 classic

Afghan Sultan Collection Vegetable Dye Rug - 1.81 x 1.24 classicAn 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

Formerly called Senneh

its influence comes primarily from Kashan

Kashan was a major centre in the garment trade

Designed by Master Ahmad Noori

The colours of the medallion appear also in the main and inner and out guard borders

This carpet is large in size and huge in quality

It is a statement of much beauty

There are however

Local artisans use Persian knots which offer greater precision

The rug has a beauty and charm about it that makes it highly collectable

are a popular motif

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