Afghan Modern Vegetable Dye

Afghan Modern 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

these rugs were not initially made to be sold

rich and hardy

dense pile and pleasing colours

cotton and silk

indigo blues and whites

structural strength and enormous weight

These tribal designs are best known for the “fil-poi”or elephant’s foot shapes which are a large octagonal gul now described as Bukhara patterns

Produced in Bhadohi

Indian cashmere carpets

With an average of 120 knots per square inch

Woven in the symmetrical Turkish double-knotting style

Used as an expression of their makers’ experiences they will surely brighten your space