Afghan Saddle Bag Rug - 1.81 x 1.52 Balouchi

Afghan Saddle Bag Rug - 1.81 x 1.52 BalouchiAn 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

The carpets are very durable and very long-lasting

It is made of wool and from Najafabad

Najafabad is also the trade center for an agricultural region noted for its pomegranates

Taoist and Buddhist influences can also be seen

being dynamic

This is a beautiful central round pattern rug from the city of Tabriz

whereas a closer consideration of its motifs and the ancient poetic script will show the exact opposite is the case

Most of Pakistan's carpet weavers are from Lahore and Karachi

but tightly flat woven

All carpets are guaranteed original

It may take years for a dedicated artisan to produce a single rug

They are highly valued for their resilience