Afghan Saddlebag Rug - 1.42x0.30 Turkaman

Afghan Saddlebag Rug - 1.42x0.30 TurkamanAn 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

both in area and population

the colour and motifs of this carpet are wonderful

This is a truly beautiful wool carpet form the city of Tabriz

The symbolism in this rug is profound

giving unity to this carpet

geometric Tekke design

The quality is perhaps one of the highest among the tribal family of rugs

Designed by Master Ahmad Noori

The carpet is from the city of Qum

with the outer guard border being a solid tan colour

There are however

This area includes many famous names of Persian carpets