Afghan Karaghai-Kazak Rug - 1.23 x 0.83 Contemporary

Afghan Karaghai-Kazak Rug - 1.23 x 0.83 ContemporaryAn 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

This never all pattern carpet contains in the filed repetition of the boteh motif

that are vases with flowers

Design and colour been used in these carpets are unique and very durable

with an excellent reputation world wide

together with balance and beauty

These people often weaved  botanical motifs and symbols into the carpets they wove

A rug such as this is highly sort after by collectors and decorators alike

The medallion is clearly mostly of floral motifs

This delightful carpet has a repeat medallion pattern in its field

Colours are varied and often vivid ivory and white being the popular colours for the field

They are like Nain rugs but more rustic

The genius of a master designer the various shades of tan and subdued orange/brown balance perfectly with the colour yellow that also appears restful and in harmony