Afghan Kilim Rug - 1.26 x 0.81 Extra Large

Afghan Kilim Rug - 1.26 x 0.81 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

local artisans weave Sanandaj rugs using Turkish knots

measuring 34' x 17'

The city of Heriz is situated in the northwest of Iran

The Balouchi tribal people are nomadic historically and they continue the nomadic way of life even today

They include dense all over patterns

like creation itself

At the end of the 20th century

The vibrant colors

beautiful combination of colours including dark blue

trees and humans

the design in the carpets do not belong to local traditions but were inspired by other workshops

Today Arak continues to produce semi-tribal or "village" rugs similar to those made in this part of Iran over two thousand years ago