Fine Afghan Sultani Rug

These fine rugs are woven and made in central and Northern Afghanistan, in the Bamyan and Kabul provinces. The design and patterns of this type of rug are quite floral, but with a contemporary twist. Each rug is much like an original painting, with each one having similar characteristics, but a unique pattern. Local Ghazni wool is used for the pile, as this is durable, hard wearing and takes the natural dyes very well. The wools are dyed using natural dyes (plants, root, flowers, bark, fruit skins etc.) and then hand spun, prior to knotting. Actual examples of dye matter include plants such as walnut, pomegranate. Root plants, saffron, cochineal and indigo, typically incorporating deep, warm colours which add to their dramatic and vibrant appearance. The wool is then hand knotted onto a cotton warp (foundation) and the finished rugs are then taken to Pakistan where they are expertly finished, including washing and trimming, before being exported all over the world.

This beautiful rug measures 6 feet 6 inches long by 4 feet 10 inches wide. ( 1.99 x 1.48 metres ).