Afghan Wool Rug - 1.55 x 0.78 Tribal

Afghan Wool Rug - 1.55 x 0.78 TribalAn 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

carpets designed around a central medallion and with flowing saz-style vegetation came into vogue

Boteh is the Farsi word used to describe in immature flower or palm leaf

beautiful floral motifs

Both men and women partake in the art of weaving tribal area rugs both for their personal use and for commercial purposes

A very beautiful central medallion carpet that has gentle colours and curvilinear patterns and motifs

and when seen in that context its beauty is jaw dropping

for example

welcoming communities—these rugs represent one of Afghanistan’s most treasured weaving traditions

Nain Nain is a small town in the province of Isfahan

Their stunning colors and intricate patterns remind us of the ancient beautiful rugs which were woven in Central Iran many centuries ago

At the heart is a rosette pattern that expands outwards along the roads of the cross

It is a central medallion carpet with an explosion of floral motifs everywhere