Afghan Super Wool Rug - 2.91 x 0.89 tabriz

Afghan Super Wool Rug - 2.91 x 0.89 tabrizAn 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

located in central Iran near the city of Isfahan

This is a beautiful rosette/flower shaped central medallion rug

and these designs can be considered trademarks

also spelt Gaba or Gabeh

ideal for any decor style

Moud is a village to the southeast of Birjand in south Kaorasan province

The carpet is divided into individual squares with animals and plants acting as symbols

To the Western eye the motif that is repeated over the field is likely to be described as a paisley design

This carpet is one that represents joy and happiness

Beautiful central medallions runner with lovely flowers spread across the field

in spite of the fact that the asymmetrical knot which is also known as the Persian knot or Senneh knot

which help to emphasis the parchment colour  base of the main field