Afghan Kilim Vegetable Dye

Afghan Kilim 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

they often incorporate their signature somewhere in the border of their carpets

They are hand knotted and made on spindles

with high quality

Created by highly skilled Qashqai weavers who are renowned for their expressive craftsmanship and attention to detail

Armenian carpets were richly coloured with abundent ornamental motifs

Khal Mohammadi developed the red toned uses in these rugs

light red or turquoise for background contrast

luxurious feel

Using classic colours and vivid patterns these nomadic carpets are made with sheep and goat wool

birds and trees in tribal motifs as well as geometrical diamonds

and its surrounding villages

dark blue and black