Afghan Kilim Vegetable Dye

Afghan Kilim Vegetable DyeThe kilim rug is steeped in tradition. Considered to resemble the first carpets in history that date back several hundred years before Christ, the roots of the kilim trace back to the nomadic peoples of the Middle East, where these rugs were used as blankets, seat mats, saddle blankets, wall decoration and carpets. Hand woven, the 'flatweave' kilim is almost identical top and bottom, making both sides of the carpet usable. Warp and weft weaving

Made with handspun Ghazni wool

Hand-knotted Tabriz rugs are renowned not only for their exceptional quality and longevity but also for their limitless designs – the most diverse of any rug

modern and contemporary decor

Some of these newer carpets feature a vibrant salmon pink field (dughi) achieved by mixing red dye with yogurt

Known also as the Qashqai Saddlebag

Karaja) rugs are heirloom textiles that were hand woven in or near the village of Qarajeh

and the rugs are often based on geometric medallion and corner schemes

high quality rugs from Mashad

and also by Tibetan refugees living in Nepal

Girls started at age six and families were required to weave at least one rug each month

naturally dyed wool

almost blanket-like feel – use the Ghiorde