Afghan Sultan Collection Vegetable Dye Rug - 1.96 x 1.49 Extra Large

Afghan Sultan Collection Vegetable Dye Rug - 1.96 x 1.49 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

complemented by the elegant guard borders

A magnificent wool carpet from the city of Tabriz  It is a pictorial rug showing the poet Omar Khayam deep in  thought

Hook and S motifs

In this central medallion carpet we see so many colours and shapes that provide much interest and delight

The colours and design are remarkably beautiful

or Isfahan

more formal Persian carpets

Their geometric designs are actually symbols that combine in myriad ways to profound effect

This central medallion carpet is made of wool and comes from the city of Tabriz  It has the most extraordinary combinations of delightful light blues

from Isfahan or Nain in their knot density of 140

There is much harmony and balance to this carpet

Two of the most famous carpets in existence today are a pair of Persian carpets from Ardabil