Afghan Karaghai-Kazak Rug - 1.20 x 0.78 Gabeh

Afghan Karaghai-Kazak Rug - 1.20 x 0.78 GabehAn 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

which probably derives from the prayer niche in mosques

in this central medallion carpet we see so many colours and shapes that provide much interest and delight

The impression that one gets looking at the carpet is that the designer went to great lengths to insure he managed to fill the carpet with as many flowers as possible

and these weavers gave the rug its distinctive design

This carpet is huge in quality and beauty

particularly reds

The rugs are mostly of medium sizes

It has a central medallion shape and the parchment base colour of the field are repeated in the main guard borders

As well as being a well known and respected center for area rug weaving

ensuring that no two pieces are exactly alike

The colours of the field and medallion are particularly well framed by the amazing border

An Afghan rug (or Afghan carpet) is a type of handwoven floor-covering textile traditionally made in the northern and western areas of Afghanistan