Afghan Khaja Roshnaee

Afghan Khaja RoshnaeeThese exquisite rugs are knotted in Mazar e Sharif in Afghanistan, and its surrounding villages. Possibly the finest of all Afghan tribal rugs, these pieces are always knotted in rich reds and blues, with fine vegetable dyed wool that gives the appearance of silk . These designs feature a fine repeated gul design, not unlike turkmon rugs. Afghan carpets are well known for their beautiful red nuance and durability.

An irregular collection of wool strands

including a refined palette of ivory

These carpets have an antique look similar to natural wood colour in response to modern fashion

These tribal designs are best known for the

but the pattern is almost always one of repeating columns of Turkmen 'gul' or 'fil pai' (elephant prints) in undertones of deep red

gray blue or green backgrounds

Sturdy and long lasting

Although the heavily patterned borders feature the latch-hook and reciprocal saw-tooth designs typical of rugs made in the southwestern United States

decorative textile that is smooth on the front and ragged on the back

birthdays or any special occasion

where these rugs were used as blankets

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