Afghan Wool Rug - 2.95 x 1.93 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
an arch-shaped design at one end of the carpet
extremely interesting with extended borders north and south
Arak rug Arak rugs are hand-woven Persian pieces made in Arak (formerly known as Sultanabad)
Shahsavan literally means “For those who love the Shah” in Farsi and is a title bestowed upon warriors in the 17th century who were defending the northern border of Persia
Moud rugs are amongst the most beautiful and detailed carpets made in Iran
fewer carpets with central medallions as in the Isfahan carpets
located in the central western region of Iran
Throughout this area of Iran other small towns including Boroujerd
The colours are wonderful and sit in harmony
Yazd city rugs are among the most gorgeous of the Persian rug family
Designed by Master Nasiri
Today Arak continues to produce semi-tribal or "village" rugs similar to those made in this part of Iran over two thousand years ago
