Carpets


		Carpets, rugs, kilims? An ancient craft practiced by both nomadic groups and small factories, this art is quickly disappearing due to the industrialization of the region and the time it takes to finish one piece. Afghan Tribal Arts has a large collection of tribal rugs with a special focus on the truly hand-made, nomadic and small village production. Each is one of a kind, but all speak to a long history of beauty and utility.

	Asari Turkman	Vintage Baluchi	Chobi Vegetable Dye
	Herat Baluchi	Kashan Persian	Kazak
	Kashan Persian	Turkman	Turkman Yamouth

Maimana, a city in Northern Afghanistan, is famous for making the finest kilims in the region. The wool is hand-spun from Galzai and Hazara sheep.

Kilims are a flat weave rug, much like Native American rugs, and can be used as throws, tapestries, as well as floor coverings.

The tough quality of the fibers make them long-lasting and they are easy to clean.

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		Maimana kilims are recognizable by their traditional geometric designs. They often use diamond or triangular shapes and colors are natural vegetable dyes.
	Saddle Bags (front and back)

Afghan Tribal Arts

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PO Box 49 Mt. Prospect, IL 60056

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