Afghan Vegetable Dye

Afghan 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

one of the world's oldest and highly regarded carpet manufacturing centres

the Khorjin tribal rug features the 'diamond of life' motif or other diamond patterns

from dense all-over designs to intricate central medallions surrounded by a variety of motifs

Unusual among rural communities

horizontal and diagonal lines

Pakistani Bokhara – with their velvety

it can mimic other rug styles

each rug is carefully hand dyed using a variety of techniques

Associated with the village of Mir in the Arak province of Western Persia

Vibrant handmade Mashwani tribal rugs have been woven for centuries by the semi-nomadic and settled Mashwan tribes in the mountains of central Afghanistan

beauty and durability

They leverage original designs and are known for their use of colour which are often deeply saturated jewel tones