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 are hand knotted and made on spindles

flowering branches

which gets its name from the ancient town of Shemakja

latch or stepped hook medallions or small animal figures

with gold threads woven into the base

Patchwork rugs are created by sewing together pieces of other hand-knotted rugs that have been cut into smaller patches

materials and motif

coarse texture and their compatibility with modern design

The result is a thick

knotted by nomads from the Qashqai and Luri tribes of southwest Iran and famous for their naive

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

hand-knotted carpets are now produced on a large scale in Inida