Afghan Herati Rug chobi carpet Size: 344 x 73 cm

Size: 344 x 73 cm | 11'4" x 2'5"

The colours used in these rugs are often rich and vibrant

vegetable dyeing techniques producing subtle earthy tones

Style: Kilims are woven with a different technique from rugs and are without a pile which allows you to use both sides

a Turkic ethnic group in Central Asia

Afghan Herati Rug chobi carpet Size: 344 x 73 cmHerati rugs have been woven in the Herat region of Afghanistan for centuries, hand knotted by Tajik weavers whose connection to the craft runs as deep as the tradition itself. This rug is built on a wool foundation, with hand spun wool pile woven directly onto it. The wool on wool construction gives the rug a softer, more flexible handle than a cotton based rug and adds a natural depth to the pile that you feel as much as see. The wool is hand spun