Afghan Organic Sultan Collection Rug - 3.04 x 0.85 Square

Afghan Organic Sultan Collection Rug - 3.04 x 0.85 SquareThe Magic of Sultan Carpets A Statement of Beauty and Heritage In the northern province of Jowzjan, Afghanistan, lies the serene and fertile city of Sultan a land of greenery, open skies, and some of the most hospitable people in the world. From this region comes a truly unique treasure: the Sultan carpet, a handwoven masterpiece that has captivated collectors and designers across the globe. Each Sultan carpet is more than just a rug it is a work of

Bijar rugs are incredibly heavy and stiff weaves and are virtually indestructible

perfect for any room

The majority of Saveh rugs are small pieces and rug runner styles as a result of being woven by nomadic people that used looms that were compact

A rare and impressive hand-woven tribal Bakhtiari carpet with a old medallion containing palmettes & corner spandrels set within a red-toned field of varying palmette motifs

most famous are the Yomut

and is of the same colours as the spandrels and guard borders

the tribal group Afshar migrated from their origins in Central Asia to settle in Iranian Azerbaijan

for example

The result is an extremely tightly woven

It is a wonderful work of art and may be purchased with Peter Faeghi's highest recommendation and with complete confidence

adding an element of architectural grandeur

Today Arak continues to produce semi-tribal or "village" rugs similar to those made in this part of Iran over two thousand years ago