Afghan Kilim Rug - 1.76 x 1.29 Extra LargeAn 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
It is oval in shape with an evolving central medallion that begins as a round shape and then has satellites orbiting around it
This gives the carpet great presence
A magnificent wool carpet from the city of Tabriz It is a pictorial rug showing the poet Omar Khayam deep in thought
the motifs of which are also used in the borders and in the corners
and gold are used for the medallion
and this together with the amazing tones of colour make this a most auspicious carpet
and at times the Tree of Life
This carpet is particularly delightful because of its range of style and colours
The border is adorned with a complex array of floral medallions and scrolling vines
Such rugs are produced in the village of the same name in the slopes of Mount Sabalan
The general shape of the central medallion is an elongated lozenge shape stretched length ways and sits on a parchment coloured field
while border Herati are found
