Afghan Sultan Collection Vegetable Dye Rug - 2.34 x 1.73 Tribal

Afghan Sultan Collection Vegetable Dye Rug - 2.34 x 1.73 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

The colours are muted and delightful

In this carpet we see the herati pattern beautifully radiating out from the centre to the borders

Sarouk rug A Sarouk rug is a type of Persian rug made in the Sarouk village of Iran

the carpet is very restful and balanced

and has always been one the carpet weaving centres

Rich cultural storytelling woven into every motif

many of which have been weaving rugs for centuries

making them ideal for high-traffic areas

and which is square shaped

These carpets have taken the name of the region

they have drawn inspiration from the best carpet weavers

This truly amazing central medallion carpet was made in the city of Tabriz